Top prospect James Wood launched his first career major league home run — a three-run shot — and added a two-run double for a career-high five RBIs as the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-6. Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a three-run homer off Cardinals starter Lance Lynn.
Washington Nationals ’ James Wood, left, is congratulated by third base coach Ricky Gutierrez after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Washington. Washington Nationals ’ James Wood, right, reacts after hitting a two-RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Washington. At left is St.
The five RBIs are tied for second all-time for a Nationals rookie. Danny Espinosa had six RBIs on Sept. 6, 2010. Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a three-run homer off Cardinals starter Lance Lynn .Lynn allowed a career worst eleven runs — 10 earned — over 2 2/3 innings on 82 pitches, with nine hits, four walks and two strikeouts, his shortest outing of the season. He allowed three homers in a start just one other time this season .
Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore could not take advantage of the early lead, struggling with control, walking five, allowing six hits and five runs over 3 1/3 innings on 90 pitches. Jacob Barnes tossed two scoreless innings for the win in relief. The Nationals have won three of their last four after a 1-7 slide.
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