Nick Senzel records two hits in rehab assignment

Former Vol Nick Senzel records two hits in rehab assignment.

Former Vol Nick Senzel began a rehab assignment with the Louisville Bats of the International League Tuesday.

He went 2-for-3, recording one run, in Louisville’s 18-7 loss to the St. Paul Saints at Louisville Slugger Field in Louisville, Kentucky.

Senzel, who was placed on the injured list by the Reds due to knee soreness, started at third base for the Bats, Cincinnati’s Triple-A affiliate.

Senzel has recorded a .258 batting average for Cincinnati this season, while totaling four home runs, 27 RBIs, eight doubles, 22 runs and four stolen bases.

He played for the Vols from 2016-19 and was an All-SEC performer and and All-America standout.

Senzel was a first-round pick by the Reds in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 2 overall).

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