Dylan Crews collects first MLB hit with double vs. Yankees

Dylan Crews played in his first MLB game on Monday night, marking the first milestone of his career. One night later, he was able to collect his first-ever hit. The Crews account is officially open in our nation’s capital, one the Nationals hope is open for a long time.

To make matters better, Crews got the hit against one of baseball’s top pitchers, Gerrit Cole. Up in the count 2-0 in the second inning, Cole left a breaking ball over the lower third of the plate. Crews got it deep into left field, bouncing off the wall.

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“Welcome to the show, indeed,” MASN play-by-play announcer Charlie Slowes said on the call as Crews trotted into second base. A runner was already on first base and advanced to third as the throw came in.

Nationals fans were more than aware of the occasion too, giving him an ovation for his first big league knock.

You can check out the full moment from Crews here.

DYLAN CREWS. FIRST MLB HIT. IS A DOUBLE. pic.twitter.com/4le3gruCBx

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) August 27, 2024

Crews finished 0-3 in the MLB debut, adding a strikeout. However, a walk did mean the youngster did get on base. Washington slotted him second in the lineup due to Nestor Cortes, a left-hander, being on the mound for New York.

Cole on the bump Tuesday night meant a slide down in the lineup. Crews is in the bottom third at the No. 7 spot but the results are a whole lot better.

Next up on the bucket list is perhaps the first RBI or even home run. Even better, Crews could check both off with one swing of the bat. A promising start to a career many folks in Washington are excited about.

More on Dylan Crews, short stint in the Minor Leagues after LSU career

Dylan Crews has been playing at Triple-A Rochester since June after starting the 2024 season at the Double-A level.

During his time at Double-A and Triple-A this year Crews is hitting .272 with 21 doubles, 6 triples, 13 home runs, and 68 RBIs across 99 games.

Dylan Crews was selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft following an incredible career and final season at LSU. He hit .426 with a .567 on-base percentage in 2023, helping the Tigers win the national championship. Crews added 18 home runs, 70 RBIs, and scored 100 runs. He was named the Golden Spikes Award winner.

On3’s Matt Connolly contributed to this report