Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood delivered a once-in-a-generation moment Tuesday night, becoming the first player to hit an inside-the-park grand slam since 2022. Facing Mets starter Nolan McLean with two outs in the second inning, Wood smacked a first-pitch sweeper that caromed off Nick Morabito's glove and rolled to center field.

The remarkable play helped erase a 5-0 deficit as Wood sprinted around the bases in 15.15 seconds, sliding headfirst into home for his first career grand slam. This marked the ninth instance of an inside-the-park slam in Major League Baseball since 1994, with Toronto's Raimel Tapia holding the previous distinction from July 2022.

For Wood, the homer represented his 13th of the season and provided a signature moment in an otherwise challenging year for Washington. The Nationals improved to 9-6 on the night, with the young outfielder's speed and power combining for a play that hadn't been seen in nearly four years.