The Washington Nationals will shoot for their first series sweep since May when they host the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.

Washington took the middle game of the series 5-2 on Tuesday after prevailing 2-0 on Monday. The Nationals have won three in a row as recently as Aug. 20-22, but they have not swept a set since winning two straight against the Atlanta Braves from May 20-22.

The Nationals last swept a three-game series from May 16-18, against the host Baltimore Orioles.

Among the numerous positives for Washington on Tuesday night, James Wood smacked a two-run homer, just his third since the All-Star break and 27th of the season. The left-handed hitter went to the opposite field against right-hander Adam Mazur.

"I think it's a good sign," Wood said. "I've been working through some thi

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