Christian Moore reaches base for first time in MLB career
Former Vol Christian Moore appeared in his second Major League Baseball game Saturday for the Angels. He started at second base in Los Angeles' (33-36), 6-5, loss at Baltimore (29-40).
Moore went 0-for-3 and recorded his first career walk in the eighth inning against pitcher Andrew Kittredge. The former Vol also struck out two times in the American League contest.
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Moore made his MLB debut Friday for the Angels, going 0-for-3. The series finale between Los Angeles and Baltimore will take place Sunday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. First pitch is slated for 1:35 p.m. EDT.
Moore was selected by the Angels in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft. He played for the Vols from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, totaling 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.
Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols during Tennessee's 2024 national championship season. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks.
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