Dylan Crews' Box Score Stats, Highlights, Reaction from Nationals Debut vs. Yankees

Washington Nationals prized rookie outfielder Dylan Crews made his MLB debut in Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees, and it didn't go as well as he probably would've hoped.

The 2023 No. 2 draft pick didn't muster a hit as the Nationals suffered a 5-2 loss at home against the Yankees, who improved to 78-54. Crews' final stat line is as follows:

• D. Crews: 0/3, BB, K

Crews' first at-bat against Yankees starter Nestor Cortes ended with a flyout to right field on a 1-0 pitch. He later faced a test in right field in the fourth inning when D.J. LeMahieu flew out to right with Anthony Volpe tagging, but his throw was slightly off the mark as Volpe scored.

In the bottom half of the inning, Crews reached base for the first time in his major league career by drawing a walk. It was the first walk Cortes surrendered in his last 17 innings pitched. Fans on social media celebrated the rookie's first trip to first base:

Unfortunately, Crews didn't last long as James Wood grounded into a fielder's choice. Wood was then caught in a double play after a sensational catch by Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge:

Crews had a chance to bring Washington back into the game when he came to the plate in the sixth inning with runners on second and third and the team trailing 4-0. He worked a 3-1 count against Cortes but whiffed on back-to-back fastballs to go down swinging for the first time as a major leaguer.

The 22-year-old came to the plate for the final time in the eighth inning against Yankees reliever Jake Cousins. After falling behind 0-2, he worked the count back to even. However, he ended up grounding out to first base, ending his night in lackluster fashion.

Crews showed good patience during his at-bats, and he made good contact here and there. He's not the first highly-touted rookie to go hitless in his MLB debut, and he certainly won't be the last.

Crews will have another shot to impress the home fans on Tuesday when the Nationals (59-73) try to bounce back against the Yankees.