Wood's NL Player of Week Honors

On April 14th, Washington Nationals got smoked by the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-5 on Monday

9th, but there's some bright shine in the loss.

With Ryfielder James Wood earning National League Player of the Week honors, he's the

first NAT to snag that since Eddie Rosario back on May 13th, 2024.

Wood lit it up over six games, going 12 for 22 with a 545 average, three doubles, three

home runs, eight runs scored, eight, RBIs, and two stolen bases.

That firepower helped fuel four wins, including a road sweep.

Fans and the team are buzzing because Wood cut his strikeouts down to just five last week,

flipping a rough trend from late 2025.

Early this season in five March games, he struggled three for 22 with 11 whiffs, raising

eyebrows on the young star.

He kept the hot streak alive Sunday, with a home run and steel in a win over the brewers,

first NAT to do that at home since the franchise hit DC in.

2005, manager Blake Boutera praised his steady vibe, saying he stuck to the process

without frustration.

Now Wood sits tied for seventh league-wide with five homers and eighth with 14 RBIs as

they gear up for Tuesday's rematch at 6.40pm, looking to bounce back against the pirates.

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