Overview

• Interim manager Miguel Cairo’s lineup shakeup elevated James Wood to the leadoff spot and reshuffled the batting order to spark the offense.
• James Wood ended his home run drought with an opposite-field leadoff blast and later delivered an RBI double to fuel the 4-2 win.
• Rookie Brad Lord held San Francisco to two runs over six innings, scattering four hits and striking out five.
• Left-hander Jose A. Ferrer navigated ninth-inning traffic to record his second career save and preserve the Nationals’ lead.
• The series is tied 1-1 and a decisive Game 3 on Monday will feature MacKenzie Gore against Justin Verlander to decide the road series.