Rookie James Wood's Late Homer Secures Nationals' Sweep Over Reds

Wood's three-run blast in the eighth inning lifts Washington to a 5-2 victory, evening the wild-card race.

James Wood hit a decisive three-run home run in the eighth inning with two outs.
The Nationals have now won five of their last six games, tying the Reds in the wild-card standings.
Jake Irvin pitched seven strong innings, allowing two solo home runs but no walks.
Kyle Finnegan earned his 28th save of the season, closing out all three wins in the series.
Washington's recent performance highlights their potential despite being in a rebuilding phase.