James Wood sets Nationals record for leadoff home runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
James Wood established a franchise record for the Washington Nationals by hitting his 10th leadoff home run in a 12-game offensive streak that concluded before the All-Star break. His record-setting homer, which broke a tie with Alfonso Soriano, helped Wood finish with 28 first-half homers, all while batting leadoff. Over the last 12 games, Wood recorded seven home runs, drew 15 walks, and scored 18 runs. He also leads the MLB in runs scored with 89 and has a.973 OPS. The Nationals look to build around Wood as part of their young offensive core as the season progresses.
- •Wood hits his 10th leadoff home run, breaking franchise record.
- •He concludes first half with 28 home runs in total.
- •Wood has a.973 OPS and leads MLB with 89 runs scored.
- •In last 12 games, he hit seven home runs and scored 18 runs.
- •Nationals aim to develop young offensive core around Wood.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Nationals' James Wood leading off with record-breaking power
"Washington's All-Star right-fielder ended the first half on a historic 12-game offensive streak.
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