Rookie Catcher’s Big League Debut | Washington Nationals News

Rookie catcher Harry Ford exploded onto the scene in his first Major League start, crushing his first home run in a 23-4 rout over the Athletics. Just his ninth big league game, Ford delivered a fifth-inning blast, drove in runs, scored three times, and walked twice — all while stepping in for an injured catcher. Acquired from Seattle in December, Ford’s high on-base percentage in Triple-A earned him the call-up, which came while he was on a hike. He’d tasted the majors before, but this was his moment — and he made it count. Manager praised his plate discipline, while pitcher Cade Cavalli raved about his pitch-calling and strike-zone feel, even crediting him with saving a key inning. After the whirlwind debut, Ford finally paused to savor the milestone — a homer that meant everything to him and his family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8deb9295748906d0