Nationals' Dylan Crews: Plates three runs in doubleheader
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Crews went a combined 2-for-6 with a home run, a double, two walks, two runs, three RBI and two stolen bases across both games of Saturday's doubleheader sweep versus Pittsburgh.
Crews did most of his damage in Game 1, when he knocked a solo homer and a run-scoring double in addition to swiping two bags. Though he went hitless in the nightcap, the rookie outfielder contributed with a sacrifice fly. Crews entered Saturday in a 3-for-21 slump with zero extra-base hits over his previous five contests, and he's slashing .233/.320/.512 with three home runs, six RBI, six runs and five steals through his first 11 big-league games.
Nationals' Dylan Crews: Belts first big-league homer
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Crews went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI double in a 5-2 win against the Yankees on Wednesday.
Crews wasted little time making an impact, as he drove Carlos Rodon's second pitch of the game over the fence in left center for his first major-league homer. He wasn't done, as the rookie outfielder added a run-scoring double in the fourth frame. Crews went 0-for-3 in his big-league debut Monday but has looked comfortable since, going 2-for-4 in each of his subsequent contests. Of his first four major-league hits, three have gone for extra bases.
Nationals' Dylan Crews: Collects first two hits and steal
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Crews went 2-for-4 with a steal, a double and one run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 win versus the Yankees.
The Washington rookie posted his first career hit in the second inning, roping a double to left off Gerrit Cole. Crews wasn't finished though, knocking an infield single in the sixth before swiping the first bag of his MLB career. The 22-year-old has all the makings of a future star after slashing .265/.340/.455 with eight homers and 10 steals across 238 plate appearances at Triple-A Rochester. He should get full playing time in the Nationals outfield while Alex Call (foot) is on the injured list and could seize control of a lineup spot if he plays well.
Nationals' Dylan Crews: Added to roster ahead of debut
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The Nationals selected Crews' contract from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.
The top prospect is ready to make his major-league debut Monday against the Yankees after slashing .270/.342/.451 with 13 home runs and 25 stolen bases this season between Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester. Crew has played both center field and right field but would appear likely to see most of his action in right for the Nationals with Alex Call (foot) recently landing on the injured list.
Nationals' Dylan Crews: Slated for MLB debut Monday
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The Nationals are expected to call up Crews from Triple-A Rochester on Monday to make his major-league debut against the Yankees, Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan reports.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, Crews has slashed .272/.343/.456 with 13 home runs and 25 stolen bases between Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester, but he's improved to a .908 OPS so far in August. Crews has split his time between center field and right field of late and could be used in both spots with the Nationals.
