WASHINGTON — Instant reactions as the Red Sox use a balanced offensive attack — and big days from Lucas Giolito and Trevor Story — to rout the Nationals, 11-2, on the Fourth of July in D.C.:

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James Wood had a career-high five hits, including his 23rd home run, hours after being named to the Home Run Derby, Jake Irvin survived a rocky first to pitch six solid innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Thursday night.

The Washington Nationals got a huge series win over the Detroit Tigers, and James Wood and manager Dave Martinez achieved career milestones.