James Wood Sits Out for First Time This Season vs. Phillies
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, his first absence of the year.
James Wood was held out of the Nationals lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, the first time he has not started this season. The reason for his absence was not specified in the report. Washington Nationals beat reporter Mark Zuckerman noted the scratch as the game got underway on an 84-degree evening. Dylan Crews started and lined out to Bryce Harper in right field on the first pitch.
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