Burgeoning star James Wood said his first Grapefruit League appearance of the spring “felt good,” and Nationals manager Dave Martinez thought Wood looked good on Friday during Washington's 7-0 loss to the New York Mets.

Nationals Manager Dave Martinez has already asked Nathaniel Lowe — Washington’s new first baseman, who has hit lefties well in his career — to talk to the team’s young left-handed bats.