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Trey Lipscomb records two-hit performance against Pirates

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records two-hit performance against the Pirates.

Pittsburgh (5-0) defeated Washington (1-3), 8-4, on Monday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb went 2-for-4 for the Nationals. He recorded one run, two total bases and extended his hit streak to three games.

Lipscomb made his Major League debut on March 30 after former Vol Nick Senzel was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 27, due to a fractured right thumb.

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

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Trey Lipscomb hits first career MLB home run

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb hits first career MLB home run.

Cincinatti (2-1) defeated Washington (1-2), 6-5, on Sunday at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 2-for-3 and hit his first career Major League Baseball home run. The former Vol recorded one RBI, two runs and one walk for Washington.

Lipscomb made his MLB debut on March 30 after former Vol Nick Senzel was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 27, due to a fractured right thumb.

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

Trey Lipscomb records hit in MLB debut with Nationals

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records hit in MLB debut with Washington.

Washington (1-1) defeated Cincinnati (1-1), 7-6, on Saturday at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb made his Major League Baseball debut. He started at third base for the Nationals. Lipscomb went 1-for-4 and recorded a single in his first at-bat.

Lipscomb made his MLB debut after former Vol Nick Senzel was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 27, due to a fractured right thumb.

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

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Nationals select contract of Trey Lipscomb

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb will make Major League Baseball debut on Saturday.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb will make his Major League Baseball debut for the Nationals on Saturday.

Cincinnati (1-0) will host Washington (0-1) at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio. First pitch between the Reds and Nationals is slated for 4:10 p.m. EDT.

Lipscomb will start at third base and bat ninth for Washington on Saturday.

He will make his MLB debut after former Vol Nick Senzel was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 27, due to a fractured right thumb.

Lipscomb played at Tennessee from 2019-22. He appeared in 103 games, including 78 starts, for the Vols.

Lipscomb 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 strikes out eight in opening day start

Former Vol Garrett Crochet strikes out eight in opening day start for the White Sox.

Opening day in Major League Baseball took place on Thursday.

Detroit (1-0) defeated Chicago (0-1), 1-0, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Vol Garrett Crochet started for the White Sox and pitched six innings. He recorded eight strikeouts, while allowing five hits, one earned run and zero walks. Crochet totaled 87 pitches, including 61 strikes.

He became the ninth MLB pitcher to make a first career start on opening day.

Tanner Scheppers (2014), Fernando Valenzuela (1981), Preacher Roe (1944), Al Gerhauser (1943), Red Evans (1939), Jim Bagby (1938), Lefty Grove (1925) and Eddie Eayrs (1920) all made their first MLB career start on opening day.

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.

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Angels assign Ben Joyce to minor league ahead of opening day

The Angels assign former Tennessee pitcher Ben Joyce to the minor league ahead of opening day.

Opening day in Major League Baseball is taking place on Thursday for the Angels.

Baltimore will host Los Angeles on Thursday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. First pitch is slated for 3:05 p.m. EDT.

Ahead of opening day, the Angels assigned former Tennessee pitcher Ben Joyce to the Rocket City Trash Pandas. The Trash Pandas compete in the Southern League and are a Double-A affiliate of Los Angeles.

Joyce was selected by the Angels in the third round (No. 89 overall) of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

He appeared in 27 games and started one contest in his final season at Tennessee in 2022.

Joyce had a 2-1 record, while totaling 53 strikeouts in 32.1 innings pitched during the 2022 campaign.

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

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Garrett Crochet set for historic start on opening day with White Sox

Former Vol Garrett Crochet will become the ninth player in MLB to achieve a historic feat on opening day.

Spring training has concluded for Major League Baseball teams ahead of the 2024 season.

Opening day is slated for Thursday.

The White Sox will host Detroit on Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EDT.

Former Vol Garrett Crochet will start at pitcher for Chicago. Thursday’s start will be Crochet’s first during his MLB career.

He will become the ninth MLB player in the last 110 years, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, to make a first career start on opening day.

Tanner Scheppers (2014), Fernando Valenzuela (1981), Preacher Roe (1944), Al Gerhauser (1943), Red Evans (1939), Jim Bagby (1938), Lefty Grove (1925) and Eddie Eayrs (1920) all made their first MLB career start on opening day.

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.

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Jordan Beck presented with Abby Greer Award during spring training

Former Vol Jordan Beck presented with the Abby Greer Award during spring training.

Spring training has concluded for Major League Baseball teams ahead of the 2024 season.

Former Vol Jordan Beck was named the recipient of the Abby Greer Award, presented to the Rockies’ spring training MVP.

Beck appeared in 18 games for Colorado during spring training. He recorded a .370 batting average, seven RBIs, four runs, 10 hits, two doubles, one triple, three walks and one stolen base.

Beck was selected by Colorado (No. 38 overall) in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

He played for the Vols from 2020-22.

Beck recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 70 runs, 75 hits, 15 doubles, three triples, 37 walks and six stolen bases in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. The Vols won the 2022 SEC regular-season and tournament championships.

Trey Lipscomb records three-hit game against Cardinals

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records three-hit game against the Cardinals.

St. Louis defeated Washington, 13-4, on Wednesday in spring training.

The contest took place at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at second base for the Nationals and went 3-for-4. He recorded a two-run home run, four RBIs, one walk and seven total bases.

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

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.

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Garrett Crochet named opening day starting pitcher for White Sox

Former Vol Garrett Crochet will start for Chicago on opening day.

Opening day for the White Sox is March 28.

Chicago will host Detroit at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. First pitch is slated for 4:10 p.m. EDT.

Former Vol pitcher Garrett Crochet will start for Chicago.

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.