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James Wood's Grand Slam Lifts Washington Over Astros 12-11

7/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

James Wood’s grand slam erased a five-run hole and gave Washington a 12-11 win over Houston on July 7, 2026.
Astros starter Mike Burrows allowed ten runs in 4 1/3 innings, the most since August 2023.
CJ Abrams, Curtis Mead and James Wood each logged three RBIs while Nasir Nunez recorded his 33rd stolen base.
Washington listed eight injured designations and Houston nine, with Raynel Delgado optioned to Triple-A.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Red Sox’s 2004 ALCS comeback—becoming the first MLB team to erase a 0-3 deficit and ending an 86-year World Series drought—showed how dramatic turnarounds can reshape strategy. That precedent echoes James Wood’s July 7, 2026 grand-slam for Washington, which erased a five-run hole to beat the Houston Astros 12-11, reinforcing the league’s focus on clutch hitting and aggressive baserunning.

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Story summary

James Wood’s grand slam erased a five-run hole and gave Washington a 12-11 win over Houston on July 7, 2026.
Astros starter Mike Burrows allowed ten runs in 4 1/3 innings, the most since August 2023.
CJ Abrams, Curtis Mead and James Wood each logged three RBIs while Nasir Nunez recorded his 33rd stolen base.
Washington listed eight injured designations and Houston nine, with Raynel Delgado optioned to Triple-A.

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