Former Reds First Round Pick Impresses With Four-Hit Performance in Playoffs

What a night!

Jun 17, 2019; Bradenton, FL, USA; Team Howard outfielder Austin Hendrick (12) fields a ball during practice at IMG Academy. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images | Kim Klement-Imagn Images

The Chattanooga Lookouts had their first playoff game on Tuesday night and beat the Birmingham Barons 8-6.

After trailing 6-0, the Lookouts used a six-run sixth inning and scored two more runs in the ninth for a comeback win.

Former first-round draft pick Austin Hendrick had a huge night at the plate, going 4-4 with a double and two RBIs.

Hendrick has struggled since being picked in the first round by the Reds out of high school in the 2020 MLB Draft, but had had a breakout season this year with Double-A Chattanooga.

The 24-year-old slashed .246/.322/.422 with 27 extra-base hits and six stolen bases over 93 games.

The Lookouts will face off against the Barons in game two of the series on Thursday at 7:15 ET.

You can watch highlights of Hendrick's big game below:

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