James Wood Continues Home Run Surge, Set for Home Run Derby

Nationals outfielder James Wood hit his 24th home run of the season on Wednesday, continuing a powerful streak with eight homers over his last 29 games. The 22-year-old All-Star ranks eighth in the majors in homers and boasts a .931 OPS with 15 home runs against right-handed pitchers this season. Wood is also scheduled to participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday.