James Wood hit a two-run homer and Keibert Ruiz had a two-run single in the second inning as the Washington Nationals beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Wood’s towering, 401-foot drive to right field was his 15th homer of the season and second in as many days against AL Central-leading Cleveland. Wood leads the majors with 49 runs and ranks third with 29 extra-base hits.
The Nationals won their fourth straight and improved to 19-11 on the road. Washington (29-27) has outscored the Guardians 16-5 in the series and matched its best record of the season by moving two games over .500.
Cade Cavalli (3-3) struck out seven over six innings and allowed one run on five hits. Mitchell Parker worked the final three innings, allowing a two-run single in the ninth to rookie Travis Bazzana before earning his first save of the season.
Guardians starter Joey Cantillo (4-2) gave up four runs in a season-low two innings, allowing eight baserunners and a career high-tying four walks with two wild pitches.
Brayan Rocchio had 3 hits for Cleveland.
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