Nationals' James Wood hits majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022
James Wood of the Washington Nationals made history by hitting the first inside-the-park grand slam in Major League Baseball since 2022. This remarkable play occurred during a game against the New York Mets, where Wood managed to score after a ball deflected off a fielder. The grand slam marked Wood's first career grand slam and his 13th home run of the season.
- ▪James Wood hit the majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022.
- ▪The grand slam occurred against the New York Mets when the Nationals were down 5-0.
- ▪Wood completed the inside-the-park run in 15.15 seconds, marking his first career grand slam.
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