Abimelec Ortiz debuts for Washington Nationals as designated hitter

Abimelec Ortiz made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in their final game before the All-Star break. The 24-year-old first baseman/designated hitter went 1-for-2, securing his first hit with a double in the fourth inning. Ortiz was called up from Triple A Rochester, where he had impressive minor league stats. Despite his debut performance, Ortiz was sent back to Rochester after the game, while pitcher Matt Krook was designated for assignment. The Nationals faced the New York Yankees in the series opener, experiencing a late-inning collapse that resulted in a 5-3 loss.

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