Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood accepted an invitation to the Home Run Derby on Thursday afternoon. He then celebrated with a five-hit performance in an 11-7 win against the Detroit Tigers that established a new piece of franchise history.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/nationals as Nationals Star James Wood Had Career Day After Accepting Home Run Derby Invite.