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Washington Nationals prized rookie outfielder Dylan Crews made his MLB debut in Monday’s sequence opener in opposition to the New York Yankees, and it did not go in addition to he most likely would’ve hoped.
The 2023 No. 2 draft decide did not muster a success because the Nationals suffered a 5-2 loss at house in opposition to the Yankees, who improved to 78-54. Crews’ closing stat line is as follows:
Crews’ first at-bat in opposition to Yankees starter Nestor Cortes ended with a flyout to proper area on a 1-0 pitch. He later confronted a take a look at in proper area within the fourth inning when D.J. LeMahieu flew out to proper with Anthony Volpe tagging, however his throw was barely off the mark as Volpe scored.
Mark Zuckerman @MarkZuckerman
Dylan Crews’ first actual take a look at in proper area was a throw to the plate on a tagging Anthony Volpe. Sturdy throw, only a bit to the primary base facet, with Keibert Ruiz having to dive again to aim the tag a smidge too late. Nats down 2-0.
Andrew Golden @andrewcgolden
Dylan Crews has gotten back-to-back fly balls hit to him. On the second out, he made an excellent throw house however was barely off to the primary base facet. Anthony Volpe scored from third and the Yankees lead 2-0.
Bobby Blanco @Bobby_Blanco
Dylan Crews’ throw house is robust however not fairly on track. Sac fly for DJ LeMahieu offers the Yankees a 2-0 lead within the fourth.
Within the backside half of the inning, Crews reached base for the primary time in his main league profession by drawing a stroll. It was the primary stroll Cortes surrendered in his final 17 innings pitched. Followers on social media celebrated the rookie’s first journey to first base:
Washington Nationals @Nationals
shut sufficient DYLAN CREWS WALK off pic.twitter.com/6htCoqJPHf
Natalie Spala @_nataliespala
#Nationals rookie Dylan Crews reached his first main league bag by way of a stroll. Nats Park loves it. pic.twitter.com/C5SrNKNwN6
Discuss Nats @TalkNats
Dylan Crews has a .500 OBP pic.twitter.com/IzxdtaqjXd
Sadly, Crews did not final lengthy as James Wooden grounded right into a fielder’s selection. Wooden was then caught in a double play after a sensational catch by Yankees star outfielder Aaron Choose:
Bleacher Report @BleacherReport
AARON JUDGE WITH THE DOUBLE PLAY 😱 🤯
(by way of @Yankees)
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Crews had an opportunity to convey Washington again into the sport when he got here to the plate within the sixth inning with runners on second and third and the group trailing 4-0. He labored a 3-1 rely in opposition to Cortes however whiffed on back-to-back fastballs to go down swinging for the primary time as a significant leaguer.
Bobby Blanco @Bobby_Blanco
Dylan Crews’ first at-bat with RISP ends in a strikeout. He did keep off the balls out of the zone and took hacks inside the zone, so nonetheless confirmed a powerful eye.
Mark Zuckerman @MarkZuckerman
Dylan Crews received himself right into a 3-1 rely with runners on second and third however swung via two fastballs within the zone from Nestor Cortes for his first MLB strikeout.
The 22-year-old got here to the plate for the ultimate time within the eighth inning in opposition to Yankees reliever Jake Cousins. After falling behind 0-2, he labored the rely again to even. Nonetheless, he ended up grounding out to first base, ending his evening in lackluster trend.
Mark Zuckerman @MarkZuckerman
Barring a ninth inning rally, Dylan Crews will go 0-for-3 with a stroll, a strikeout, a flyout and a groundout in his MLB debut.
Crews confirmed good persistence throughout his at-bats, and he made good contact right here and there. He is not the primary highly-touted rookie to go hitless in his MLB debut, and he definitely will not be the final.
Crews can have one other shot to impress the house followers on Tuesday when the Nationals (59-73) attempt to bounce again in opposition to the Yankees.
