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Ildemaro Vargas threw 33 mph pitch in Padres-Nationals, and the game broadcast couldn’t believe it

33 MPH?!?

Wednesday night’s Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres game featured one of the strangest pitches of the MLB season.

While going up against Padres designated hitter Donovan Solano, Nationals pitcher/second baseman Ildemaro Vargas threw what looked like an eephus pitch to Solano.

The Padres slugger hit the ball with ease and made it on base, and Vargas’ pitched clocked in at a tepid 33 MPH after the throw.

The game’s broadcasters couldn’t believe just how slow Vargas’ pitch was, as 33 mph is easily one of the slowest MLB throws we’ve seen a long time.

We’re not really sure what the strategy was here for Vargas, as we’re just as perplexed as the broadcasters were. This really was one of the weirdest (and slowest) moments on the mound for the MLB this season.

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Trey Lipscomb hits third double in rookie season

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb hits third double for the Nationals in his rookie season.

San Diego defeated Washington, 4-0, on Tuesday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 1-for-3 and hit his third double of the season.

Lipscomb has recorded a .226 batting average, one home run and 10 RBIs in 50 games in 2024.

The former Vol has recorded eight hits for the Nationals in July.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He won the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championship with the Vols.

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.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Watch Dylan Crews hit a crazy walk-off for Rochester Red Wings

Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good.

Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. In [autotag]Dylan Crews[/autotag]’ case, he is both. The former [autotag]Golden Spikes Award[/autotag] winner and star LSU outfielder secured a win for the [autotag]Rochester Red Wings[/autotag] on Tuesday night with a walk-off E6.

An E6, if you do not know, is an error on the shortstop. On this play, the shortstop attempts to flip the ball to second base for out No. 3 and to get Lehigh Valley out of the inning but his throw was off the mark and the errant throw led to a runner scoring to win the game for the Red Wings.

Crews has played in 24 games for the Red Wings and has five doubles, four homers, and 14 RBI and has a batting average of .257. He is one step away from playing in the major leagues. His next stop would be the [autotag]Washington Nationals[/autotag], who could use a good outfielder right now.

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Former LSU baseball star Dylan Crews on a hot-streak in Triple-A

Dylan Crews could be on the fast track to his major league debut.

Former LSU star [autotag]Dylan Crews[/autotag], the 2023 Golden Spikes Award winner and No. 2 pick in last year’s draft, was having some struggles in the Washington Nationals minor league system earlier this season.

He has put those issues behind him, however, and may now be on the fast track to the big leagues. Crews was called up to Triple-A earlier this summer, and he’s in the midst of an impressive streak for the Rochester Red Wings.

Crews is currently on an eight-game hitting streak, hitting two home runs with five RBI and seven walks in that span. In 23 total games at the Triple-A level, he’s batting .257 with five doubles, four home runs and 14 RBI.

Crews’ college teammate and first overall pick [autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] already made his rookie debut earlier this season, earning All-Star honors for the National League amid an impressive campaign. With his play in the minors picking up, Crews will hope to join Skenes in The Show sooner rather than later.

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Ohio State baseball sees one player taken in the MLB draft

Congrats Gavin! #GoBucks

It wasn’t the best showing for Ohio State baseball during the [autotag]2024 MLB draft[/autotag], but luckily the Buckeyes didn’t get shutout.

In the 17th round with pick No. 500, the [autotag]Washington Nationals[/autotag] selected left-handed pitcher, [autotag]Gavin Bruni[/autotag]. The starter has been solid over the past two seasons, while consistently taking the bump when his name was called.

The results weren’t spectacular, as his ERA was 4.87 in 2023 and 6.19 this past year. Bruni did a great job striking batters out, as he averaged over a strike-out per nine innings over those two seasons.

While it’s great for Bruni to get drafted, this is a direct reflection on the need to infuse the program with more talent and develop that talent to elevate things.

Congrats Gavin, we look forward to your continued success in the professional ranks.

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Trey Lipscomb records multi-hit game at Milwaukee

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records multi-hit game at Milwaukee.

Washington defeated Milwaukee, 5-2, on Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 2-for-4 and recorded one RBI.

The former Vol has recorded five hits for the Nationals in July.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He won the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championship with the Vols.

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.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Trey Lipscomb records third hit in July since being recalled

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records third hit in July since being recalled by the Washington Nationals.

The Nationals and Mets concluded a three-game series on Thursday at Citi Field in Queens, New York. New York defeated Washington, 7-0.

Former Vol Trey Lispcomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 1-for-4 in the contest.

Lipscomb was recalled by the Nationals from Triple-A Rochester on July 6. In five games since being recalled, the former Vol is 3-for-18 and scored one run.

Washington will next play on Friday at Milwaukee. First pitch between the Nationals and Brewers is slated for 8:10 p.m. EDT.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He won the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championship with the Vols.

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.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Trey Lipscomb records hit in series finale against Cardinals

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records one hit in series finale against St. Louis.

St. Louis (48-42) defeated Washington (42-49), 6-0, on Monday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 1-for-3 in the contest against the Cardinals.

Lipscomb was recalled by the Nationals from Triple-A Rochester on July 6.

St. Louis won the four-game series at Washington, 3-1.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He won the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championship with the Vols.

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.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Trey Lipscomb records hit in return to Washington

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records one hit in return to Washington.

Washington (42-47) defeated St. Louis (46-42), 14-6, on Saturday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb returned to the Nationals and started at third base after being recalled from the Rochester Red Wings in Triple-A on Saturday.

He went 1-for-5 and scored one run against the Cardinals.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He won the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championship with the Vols.

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.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Nationals make roster moves with two former Vols

The Washington Nationals make roster moves with two former Vols.

Washington announced roster moves, including two former Vols, on Saturday.

“The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and designated third baseman Nick Senzel for assignment on Saturday,” Washington President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo announced.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He won the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championship with the Vols.

Washington will host St. Louis on Saturday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. First pitch between the Nationals and Cardinals is slated for 4:05 p.m. EDT on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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