Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood delivered a flawless performance at the plate Thursday, going five-for-five and further cementing his status as one of baseball’s brightest young stars.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood accepted an invitation to the Home Run Derby on Thursday afternoon. He then celebrated with a five-hit performance in an 11-7 win against the Detroit Tigers that established a new piece of franchise history.

The Washington Nationals have had a tough season, there is no doubt about that, but one of their brightest points has been the emergence of young outfielder Jam