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James Wood Inside-the-Park Grand Slam Sparks Nats Rally

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WASHINGTON. James Wood hit an inside-the-park grand slam at Nationals Park Tuesday night, sparking a second-inning rally that erased a 5-0 New York Mets lead and helped the Washington Nationals secure a 9-6 victory; the game also featured two home runs from Bo Bichette and the Mets calling up prospects before first pitch. The comeback prevented a Nationals three-game skid this week and left the four-game series tied 1-1; Nolan McLean (2-3) took the loss after allowing nine runs (six earned) over 5 2/3 innings, José Tena homered for Washington, and the game included notable defensive plays and an inside-the-park slam timed at 15.15 seconds on Tuesday.

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Timeline of Events

Mets called up Nick Morabito and Zach Thornton before the game.
New York built a 5-0 lead early with Bo Bichette homering twice.
With two outs in the second, James Wood hit an inside-the-park grand slam.
José Tena homered in the third and Nationals continued to score.
Nationals won 9-6, tying the four-game series 1-1 and avoiding a skid.

Why This Matters to You

This game shows the Nationals' resilience. They were down 5-0, but didn't give up. A great lesson for us all: even when things look grim, keep pushing. You might just hit your own metaphorical grand slam. Check out the game highlights for a dose of inspiration.

The Bottom Line

A thrilling comeback by the Nationals, sparked by James Wood's inside-the-park grand slam. The series is now tied, and the Nationals have avoided a three-game losing streak. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves a good underdog story.