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James Wood's Walk-Off Hit Lifts Nationals Over Mets in Dramatic Finish

The Nationals ended New York's seven-game win streak with a ninth-inning rally, highlighted by Dylan Crews' leadoff triple and Wood's first career walk-off single.

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Overview

  • James Wood delivered his first career walk-off RBI single, scoring CJ Abrams from first base to secure a 5-4 Nationals victory over the Mets.
  • Dylan Crews sparked the ninth-inning rally with a leadoff triple, followed by José Tena's game-tying RBI single.
  • The Mets had rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the eighth inning, taking a 4-3 lead on Brandon Nimmo's RBI single and Mark Vientos' three-run triple.
  • Washington's fourth-inning triple play, the third in franchise history since 2005, was a pivotal defensive highlight.
  • Ryne Stanek, filling in for closer Edwin Díaz, surrendered the decisive runs in the ninth inning, prompting questions about the Mets' bullpen strategy.