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James Wood Is First Since Barry Bonds to Be Intentionally Walked 4 Times in a Game

James Wood, a 22-year-old outfielder for the Washington Nationals, was intentionally walked four times during an 11-inning 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
The Angels chose to avoid pitching to Wood due to his strong season performance, marking the first time a player has been intentionally walked four times since Barry Bonds in 2004.
Wood reached base once on a single and recorded a ground out in two official at-bats, while also drawing four intentional walks—all issued with runners in scoring position during the closely contested game.
Wood expressed that being mentioned alongside Bonds is a significant compliment, reflecting the respect he has earned, while MLB highlighted that he became only the sixth modern-era player to receive four intentional walks in a single game.
The Nationals improved to 35-49 with the win, while Wood’s four intentional walks reflect his emergence as a feared batter this season, suggesting more strategic pitching decisions might continue.

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