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Trey Lipscomb returns to Nationals’ lineup at first base, Nick Senzel hits home run

Trey Lipscomb returns to the Nationals’ lineup at first base and Nick Senzel hits home run against the Dodgers.

Los Angeles (15-11) defeated Washington (10-13), 11-2, on Wednesday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb returned to the Nationals’ starting lineup at first base. He went 0-for-2, recording one walk and one run.

Former Vol Nick Senzel also started at third base for Washington against the Dodgers. He went 1-for-3 and hit a two-out home run in the second inning.

Washington recalled Lipscomb on Wednesday after placing outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list due to a left knee sprain.

Washington will next play on Thursday against the Dodgers at Nationals Park. First pitch is slated for 4:05 p.m. EDT.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

Washington Nationals recall Trey Lipscomb

Washington recalls former Vol Trey Lipscomb on Wednesday.

Washington recalled former Vol Trey Lipscomb on Wednesday. The Nationals placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list due to a left knee sprain.

Lipscomb made his Major League Baseball debut for Washington on March 30 after former Vol Nick Snezel was placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of opening day.

The former Vol appeared in 14 games during his first stint with the Nationals before being optioned to Triple-A Rochester Red Wings.

Lipscomb played at Tennessee from 2019-22 and appeared in 103 games, including 78 starts.

He was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall).

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

Chase Dollander records 12 strikeouts in third professional appearance

Former Vol Chase Dollander records 12 strikeouts in third professional appearance.

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander made his third professional start on Friday for Spokane.

Dollander pitched 5.1 innings and recorded 12 strikeouts in Spokane’s 5-4 win against Everett. He totaled 93 pitches, including 65 strikes.

The former Vol has recorded 27 strikeouts in three appearances with the Indians.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

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Garrett Crochet makes fifth start for White Sox in 2024

Former Vol Garrett Crochet makes fifth start for White Sox in 2024.

Philadelphia (12-8) defeated Chicago (3-16), 7-0, on Friday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Former Vol Garrett Crochet started for the White Sox and pitched three innings. He recorded three strikeouts, while allowing seven earned runs and two walks. Crochet totaled 75 pitches, including 45 strikes.

Crochet was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall).

He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. Crochet (10-9) recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.

The former Vol went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Crochet was selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane.

Nationals option Trey Lipscomb, activate Nick Senzel

Nationals option Trey Lipscomb and activate Nick Senzel.

Washington optioned former Vol Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

The move comes after former Vol Nick Senzel was activated from the 10-day injured listed by the Nationals.

Lipscomb made his Major League Baseball debut with Washington on March 30 after Senzel was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured right thumb.

Senzel made his 2024 debut with the Nationals on Monday at Los Angeles. He started at third base and went 1-for-3 and recorded one walk versus the Dodgers.

Senzel signed a one-year contract with the Nationals during the offseason.

PHOTOS: A look at Trey Lipscomb through the years

Jared Dickey hits first professional home run

Former Vol Jared Dickey hits first professional home run.

West Michigan defeated Quad Cities, 10-6, on Tuesday at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park, Michigan.

Former Vol Jared Dickey started in right field for Quad Cities and went 2-for-4. Dickey hit his first professional career home run and recorded two RBIs, one run and five total bases.

Quad Cities competes in the Midwest League and is a High-A affiliate of the Royals.

Dickey played at Tennessee from 2021-23. He redshirted with the Vols in 2021.

Dickey appeared in 103 games, including 86 starts, at Tennessee. The former Vol recorded a .343 batting average, 19 home runs, 71 RBIs, 84 runs, 40 walks and 10 stolen bases.

He was selected by Kansas City in the 11th round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 319 overall).

Trey Lipscomb records RBI in Nationals’ win at San Francisco

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records RBI in the Nationals’ win at San Francisco.

Washington (5-6) defeated San Francisco (4-8), 5-3, on Tuesday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 0-for-3 and recorded one RBI on a sacrifice fly in seventh inning to give Washington a 4-3 lead.

Lipscomb played at Tennessee from 2019-22 and appeared in 103 games, including 78 starts.

He recorded a .331 batting average, 24 home runs, 103 RBIs, 83 runs, 37 walks and seven stolen bases for the Vols. During the 2022 campaign, he became the first Vol since Cody Hawn (22) in 2009 to hit 20-plus home runs in a season.

Lipscomb appeared in 66 games in his final season at Tennessee in 2022. He totaled 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 68 runs, 89 hits, 19 doubles, three triples, 26 walks and four stolen bases.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference East division, the league regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

He was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall).

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

Trey Lipscomb steals home at San Francisco

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb steals home in Washington’s win at San Francisco.

Washington (4-6) defeated San Francisco (4-7), 8-1, on Monday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 3-for-5, recording one RBI, one run and three stolen bases. Lipscomb stole home during the second inning.

He is the fourth rookie to steal home for Washington since 2005: CJ Abrams (2022), Trea Turner (2016) and Bryce Harper (2012).

Lipscomb played at Tennessee from 2019-22 and appeared in 103 games, including 78 starts.

Lipscomb appeared in 66 games in his final season at Tennessee in 2022. He totaled 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 68 runs, 89 hits, 19 doubles, three triples, 26 walks and four stolen bases.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference East division, the league regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

He was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall).

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

Garrett Crochet records five strikeouts at Kansas City

Former Vol Garrett Crochet records five strikeouts at Kansas City.

Kansas City (6-4) defeated Chicago (1-8), 5-3, on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former Tennessee pitcher Garrett Crochet started for the White Sox and pitched five innings. He recorded five strikeouts, while allowing three hits, two earned runs and zero walks. The former Vol totaled 77 pitches, including 51 strikes.

Crochet was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall).

He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. Crochet (10-9) recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.

The former Vol went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Crochet was selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane.

Chase Dollander makes professional debut

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander makes professional baseball debut.

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his professional baseball debut on Friday.

Dollander started for Spokane on opening day. Spokane defeated Vancouver, 4-2.

Dollander pitched five innings and recorded eight strikeouts, while allowing three walks and zero hits. He totaled 85 pitches, including 55 strikes.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.