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Nationals Rookie Outfielder Dylan Crews to Have an MRI on Sore Left Side and Back
- Rookie Dylan Crews hit a solo home run in the second inning during the Washington Nationals' 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington.
- Crews' home run snapped a 3-all tie with two outs off Atlanta ace Spencer Strider, who was making his second start after an April 16 hamstring strain.
- Crews left the game in the sixth inning due to soreness on his left side and lower back, with testing and an MRI expected on Wednesday to determine his status.
- Strider pitched 4 1/3 innings and threw 75 pitches, while Nationals' left-hander Mitchell Parker gave up three runs across 5 1/3 innings. Kyle Finnegan secured his 15th save by delivering a flawless ninth inning.
- Washington called up highly regarded outfielder Robert Hassell III, likely expecting that Crews will be placed on the injured list while awaiting the results of his medical evaluation, which impacts the team's outfield depth.
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Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day: 1. Crews to undergo testing: The Nationals are promoting former top prospect Robert Hassell III for his big league debut today (weather permitting) after rookie Dylan Crews exited yesterday’s game with discomfort in his left side. Crews is expected to undergo testing today that will give the Nationals a better idea of his status. Hassell’s promotion se…
Nationals Beat Braves Starter Spencer Strider in His Return From Hamstring Injury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookie Dylan Crews hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning before leaving the game in the sixth as the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night. Crews, the second overall pick in the 2023 MLB amateur draft, hit a solo shot with two out in the second inning off Atlanta ace Spencer Strider that snapped a 3-all tie. Crews walked in his second plate appearance in the fifth before being replaced in c…
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