Jake Irvin pitched seven strong innings, allowing only two runs and striking out six batters
James Wood hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the 8th inning against the Cincinnati Reds
Nationals missed opportunities to score earlier in the game
Wood's homer traveled an estimated 404 feet with a speed of 105.9 mph
In a thrilling turn of events, the Washington Nationals secured a sweep against the Cincinnati Reds thanks to James Wood's go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning. The game was tied at 2-2 when Wood stepped up to bat with two outs and runners on first and second base.
Wood, who had previously faced Reds left-hander Justin Wilson, felt confident swinging at the first pitch. His decision paid off as he hit a powerful homer that cleared the wall in left field at Nationals Park. The ball traveled an estimated 404 feet with a speed of 105.9 mph.
The Nationals' victory was set up by Jake Irvin's solid pitching performance, which reaffirmed his breakout status from the first half of the season. Irvin pitched seven strong innings, allowing only two runs and striking out six batters.
The Reds had their chances to take the lead earlier in the game but failed to capitalize on them. Manager David Bell expressed disappointment with his team's missed opportunities, stating, “We had our chances throughout the game and just couldn't get it done.”
The Nationals are now looking forward to their next series against the Miami Marlins. Dave Martinez, their manager, praised Wood's clutch performance and Irvin's quality start. “James came up big for us tonight,
James Wood hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds that was not mentioned in any other article.
Wood had seen Reds left-hander Justin Wilson pitch before and felt comfortable swinging at the first pitch, which is not mentioned in any other article.
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]James Wood hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds[
Wood's homer cleared the wall in left field at Nationals Park
Jake Irvin rediscovered his form and pitched well in the second half of the season
James Wood hit a three-run homer to give the Nationals a 5-2 victory and sweep of the Reds
Wood’s homer came with two outs and two runners on base in the eighth inning
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Jake Irvin pitched well in the second half of the season
Wood's homer came with two outs and two runners on base in the eighth inning
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The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author's statements are primarily descriptive and do not contain any arguments that rely on incorrect premises or faulty reasoning.
][The formula that won Saturday night’s game wasn’t going to be plausible today.][/
The right-hander’s last start, though, came a full week ago. That gave him a few extra days to refresh himself before taking the mound again this afternoon.
[Irvin rewarded his manager's faith with a 1-2-3 final frame, blowing a fastball past Will Benson for his seventh strikeout on his 100th and final pitch of the day.]
James Wood hit a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the 8th inning to lift the Nationals to a 5-2 win over the Reds and sweep the series.
Wood stepped up to bat with two outs and runners on first and second base.
He hit a first-pitch fastball from southpaw Justin Wilson an estimated 404 feet at 105.9 mph to left field.
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The author makes an appeal to authority when quoting Dave Martinez saying 'He's got no heartbeat, he just goes out there and competes.' This statement is not a logical fallacy on its own as it is a valid observation made by the manager. However, it does create an impression that Wood lacks emotions which could be used to manipulate the reader's perception of him.
He's got no heartbeat, he just goes out there and competes
Shortly after Wood crossed home plate, the All-Star reliever took the mound to earn his third save in as many days. Finnegan’s season total soared to 28 (second in the National League, third overall), and he has earned a save in five of the Nationals’ last six games.
