James Wood’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts Nationals, Ends 11-Game Skid Amid Calls for Change
- On June 19, 2025, James Wood hit a two-run walk-off home run in the 11th inning to give the Washington Nationals a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park.
- The Nationals ended their 11-game losing streak amid mounting calls for manager Davey Martinez's dismissal despite team president Mike Rizzo publicly supporting him as a steady clubhouse presence.
- Throughout the game, Colorado tied the score after Wood's early homer, but left 10 runners on base overall, reflecting their ongoing struggle amid a 17-58 season record.
- Wood's game-winning homer, his 20th this season, traveled 427 feet off pitcher Seth Halvorsen and marked his fourth multihomer game as the bullpen navigated high-pressure late innings.
- The Nationals gained a rare positive moment but continue facing offensive issues, while the Rockies concluded a 4-3 road trip and prepare to face the Diamondbacks in an upcoming series at Coors Field.
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Nationals end 11-game losing streak with 4-3 walk-off win over Rockies
WASHINGTON — James Wood hit a pair of two-run homers, including a game-winning shot in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals snapped their 11-game losing streak Thursday with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. With one out and automatic runner Riley Adams on third, Wood drove a 1-0 pitch from Seth Halvorsen (1-2) to center field for his 20th home run — giving the Nationals only their third win in 17 games this month. It was the fou…


James Wood's walk-off HR lifts Nationals over Rockies in 11
James Wood hit a two-run walk-off shot in the bottom of the 11th inning, his second home run of the game, and the Washington Nationals snapped their 11-game losing streak with a 4-3 win against the visiting Colorado Rockies on…
James Wood’s walk-off homer lifts Nationals, ends 11-game skid amid calls for change
With two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning, Wood crushed his second home run of the game—a towering 427-foot shot to center field—securing a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory over the Colorado Rockies, snapping the Nationals' grueling 11-game losing streak.
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