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Darryl Strawberry returns to East Tennessee where his professional career began

Darryl Strawberry returns to East Tennessee where his professional baseball career began.

Darryl Strawberry returned to East Tennessee on Monday.

He was a speaker at the Emerald Youth Foundation in Knoxville.

Strawberry played in Major League Baseball from 1983-99 with the Mets, Dodgers, Giants and Yankees.

He won four World Series championships, was an eight-time All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner and earned National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1983.

Strawberry was selected No. 1 overall by the Mets in the 1980 MLB draft. He debuted in professional baseball with Kingsport in the Appalachian League, playing 44 games in 1980.

Strawberry discussed his career and life at the Emerald Youth Foundation and members of the Lady Vols’ softball team were in attendance, including assistant coach Chris Malveaux.

Below are questions and answers from Strawberry at the Emerald Youth Foundation event.

Nick Senzel, Reds defeat Cardinals, 19-2

Former Vol Nick Senzel and Cincinnati defeat the Cardinals, 19-2.

Cincinnati defeated St. Louis, 19-2, Friday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

Former Vol Nick Senzel entered the game as a pinch hitter and remained in the contest in right field. He was 1-for-2 and scored one run. The contest was Senzel’s first appearance for the Reds since Sept. 24.

Senzel was the No. 2 overall selection in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He played at Tennessee from 2014-16 and was an All-America standout and an All-Southeastern Conference performer.

Senzel came to the Vols from Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee.

Cincinnati will next play Saturday at St. Louis. First pitch is slated for 7:15 p.m. EDT at Busch Stadium.

Yan Gomes records one RBI at Milwaukee

Former Vol Yan Gomes Yan Gomes records one RBI at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee defeated the Cubs, 4-3, Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Former Vol Yan Gomes started at catcher for Chicago. He was 0-for-4 and recorded one RBI against the Brewers. Gomes has recorded eight hits in his last 10 games.

Gomes played at Tennessee from 2007-08 before transferring to Barry University.

He won the World Series with the Nationals in 2019. The former Vol was an American League All-Star with Cleveland. Gomes won a Silver Slugger Award while playing for Cleveland in 2014.

Chicago will next play on Saturday at Milwaukee. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. EDT at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance against Royals

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance against Royals.

Detroit defeated Kansas City, 7-3, Thursday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius stared at third base for the Tigers. He was 2-for-3, recording one run and one walk.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Friday, beginning a three-game series against Cleveland.

First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT at Comerica Park.

Yan Gomes records two-hit performance at Atlanta

Former Vol Yan Gomes Yan Gomes records two-hit performance at Atlanta.

Atlanta defeated the Cubs, 7-6, Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Former Vol Yan Gomes started at catcher for Chicago. He was 2-for-4 and recorded one RBI.

Gomes has a two-game hitting streak, while recording eight hits in his last 10 games.

Chicago has a four-game winning streak.

Gomes played at Tennessee from 2007-08 before transferring to Barry University.

He won the World Series with the Nationals in 2019. The former Vol was an American League All-Star with Cleveland. Gomes won a Silver Slugger Award while playing for Cleveland in 2014.

Chicago will next play Wednesday at Atlanta. First pitch is slated for 7:20 p.m. EDT.

Nick Senzel records two hits against Detroit

Former Vol Nick Senzel records two hits against Detroit.

Cincinnati defeated Detroit, 6-5, Tuesday at Comerica Park in Detroit Michigan.

Former Vol Nick Senzel started at second base for the Reds. Senzel was 2-for-3 and recorded one double, his tenth of the season.

Senzel was the No. 2 overall selection in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He played at Tennessee from 2014-16 and was an All-America standout and an All-Southeastern Conference performer.

Senzel came to the Vols from Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius did not play for the Tigers.

Cincinnati will next play Wednesday, concluding a three-game series against the Tigers. First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT.

Yan Gomes records one hit against Rockies

Former Vol Yan Gomes records one hit against the Rockies.

Colorado defeated the Cubs, 6-4, Tuesday at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

Former Vol Yan Gomes started at catcher for Chicago. He was 1-for-4 and has recorded eight hits in 11 games.

The loss ended the Cubs’ three-game winning streak.

Gomes played at Tennessee from 2007-08 before transferring to Barry University.

He won the World Series with the Nationals in 2019. The former Vol was an American League All-Star with Cleveland. Gomes won a Silver Slugger Award while playing for Cleveland in 2014.

Chicago will next play Wednesday, concluding a three-game series against the Rockies. First pitch is slated for 3:10 p.m. EDT at Coors Field.

Andre Lipcius records two-hit game versus White Sox

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records two-hit game versus the White Sox.

Detroit defeated the White Sox, 3-2, Sunday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius started at third base for the Tigers. He was 2-for-3 and recorded his third RBI since being called up from Triple-A.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Tuesday, hosting Cincinnati to open a three-game series. First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT at Comerica Park.

Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance at Yankee Stadium

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance at Yankee Stadium.

Detroit defeated New York, 10-3, Thursday at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius started at third base for the Tigers. He was 2-for-4 and scored one run.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Friday versus the White Sox. First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

PHOTOS: Andre Lipcius through the years

Andre Lipcius records hit at Yankee Stadium

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records hit at Yankee Stadium.

New York defeated Detroit, 5-1, Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius started at third base for the Tigers. He was 1-for-4.

Lipcius made his Major League Baseball debut on Sept. 1.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Monday at New York. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. EDT at Yankee Stadium.

PHOTOS: Andre Lipcius through the years