Andrew Pinckney records first MLB hit with home run for Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Washington Nationals outfielder Andrew Pinckney achieved his first major league hit on August 6, 2026, during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pinckney, who made his MLB debut the previous day as a runner, hit a solo home run in the fourth inning. He finished the game going 1-for-2 but the Nationals ultimately lost 7-3. Pinckney is among five former Alabama players currently in the majors.
- •Andrew Pinckney recorded his first MLB hit on August 6, 2026.
- •He hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of a loss.
- •Pinckney previously debuted as a runner in the 10th inning on August 5.
- •He is one of five former Alabama players in MLB.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Alabama outfielder records first hit of MLB career
"The former outfielder recorded his first career MLB hit Thursday night in a big way for the Washington Nationals.
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