MacKenzie Gore and James Wood were named to the National League roster for the MLB All-Star Game, recognizing their talents and contributions. Both players are first-time All-Stars, with Wood also participating in the Home Run Derby. Manager Dave Martinez praised the achievements of Gore and Wood amid organizational changes, emphasizing the progress of young players within the Nationals. Gore and Wood expressed gratitude for their selections, showing typical stoicism in their reactions, indicative of their personality and focus on the game.
"It's just cool to see the kind of respect guys give you," Gore said. "That's all you can ask for as a player."
"I was elated when I got the news. They're well deserved, both of them," Martinez said at the time. "It says a lot about this organization."
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