Nationals Hit 5 Homers, Defeat Dodgers 7-3 at Dodger Stadium

The Washington Nationals delivered a powerful offensive display in their recent 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighted by five home runs from Nathaniel Lowe, James Wood, Luis García Jr., and CJ Abrams. James Wood, a 22-year-old standout, hit a 451-foot home run—the longest at Dodger Stadium this season—and leads Major League Baseball in home runs with a velocity of over 110 mph, solidifying his status as a rising star and All-Star candidate. The Nationals tied their team record for most homers hit at Dodger Stadium and showcased strong pitching from Jake Irvin, who limited the Dodgers to two runs over 5 1/3 innings. Despite the Nationals' broader struggles this season, including an 11-game losing streak earlier in June, Wood's consistent power hitting, including multiple multi-homer games and a walk-off home run, has been a significant bright spot. Veteran Nathaniel Lowe also reached a personal milestone with his 100th career home run during the game, further underscoring the team’s offensive resurgence. The Dodgers, while losing, managed home runs from Andy Pages, Will Smith, and Teoscar Hernandez, but were ultimately unable to contain the Nationals' potent lineup.