Harry Ford Hits First Home Run | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 18th, so, Harry Ford finally got his shot in the big leagues. He debuted with the Washington Nationals this past Friday night, and he wasted no time making some noise. Even though the team took a tough loss, Ford stepped up and launched a home run in his very first game. That's a pretty solid start, you have to admit, he's a catcher, and he's got some serious athleticism for his size.
He got called up because Drew Millis landed on the injured list, and for now, he'll be splitting time behind the plate with Keibert Ruiz. If Ford keeps hitting like he did in that first game, the Nationals might just find a way to keep him around even when Millis is healthy again. It's a big deal for Ford because he was kind of stuck in Seattle, blocked by another catcher there. The Mariners got a promising lefty reliever in the trade for him, and that guy's been pitching well, so it seems like a fair deal for both sides. So, far.
The main thing is that Ford is finally getting his chance to show what he can do at the highest level. He definitely made the most of his opportunity in that first game, proving he belongs. It's always exciting to see a young player get that call up and then immediately show flashes of brilliance. We'll be watching to see how he continues to perform for the Nationals as the season goes on. That wraps Washington Nationals News Today brought to you with AI.
I'm Corey with the story.