James Wood Hits First Inside-the-Park Grand Slam in MLB Since 2022
Nationals' James Wood hits majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022
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Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood made history by hitting the first inside-the-park grand slam in Major League Baseball since 2022 during a game against the New York Mets. The play occurred in the second inning, with Wood scoring his first career grand slam and 13th home run of the season, helping the Nationals recover from a 5-0 deficit.
- 01James Wood's inside-the-park grand slam is the first in MLB since 2022.
- 02The grand slam occurred during the second inning with two outs against Mets pitcher Nolan McLean.
- 03Wood's hit came on a first-pitch sweeper that deflected off Nick Morabito's arm.
- 04He completed the inside-the-park run in 15.15 seconds, sliding across home plate ahead of the throw.
- 05This was Wood's first career grand slam and his 13th home run of the season.
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In a remarkable display of speed and skill, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood hit the first inside-the-park grand slam in Major League Baseball since 2022 during a game against the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Facing a 5-0 deficit, the Nationals loaded the bases with two outs in the second inning. Wood connected with a first-pitch sweeper from Mets starter Nolan McLean, sending the ball to the opposite field. It glanced off Nick Morabito’s arm and rolled into center field, allowing Wood to race around the bases in 15.15 seconds. He slid headfirst across home plate, scoring his first career grand slam and marking his 13th home run of the season.
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