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2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game Highlights American League Victory
7/13/2026, 4:29:38 AM
Game Overview
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the American League defeated the National League 6–1 in the seven-inning Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Managed by Larry Bowa, the AL broke a streak of National League wins, securing its first triumph since 2022 and narrowing the all-time series to 4-2-1 in favor of the NL. The win came as part of MLB’s All-Star Week festivities.
Standout Performances
- Nathan Flewelling, catcher (Tampa Bay Rays), delivered a two-run, 365-foot home run in the sixth inning, earning MVP honors.
- Leo De Vries, shortstop (Oakland Athletics), opened the game with a single, stole second and third, and scored on a groundout, producing the first run.
- Kade Anderson, left-hander (Seattle Mariners), worked a scoreless opening frame, allowing only a single to Jesús Made.
- Jesús Made, outfielder (Milwaukee Brewers), recorded the sole hit off Anderson and later hit a 106.9 mph ground-out.
- Seth Hernandez, right-hander (Pittsburgh Pirates), struck out Blake Mitchell with a changeup in his perfect inning.
- JoJo Parker (Toronto Blue Jays) added an RBI double in the seventh, while Ralphy Velazquez (Cleveland Guardians) contributed a run-scoring single.
Statistical Snapshot
- Runs: AL 6, NL 1
- Hits: 5 singles, 1 home run (Flewelling)
- Stolen bases: 2 (De Vries)
- Pitching: Anderson’s 1-0 inning, Hernandez’s 99-mph fastball and changeup strikeout, Dzierwa, Grable, and Bremner each closed the final inning without allowing a run.
- Flewelling’s blast traveled 365 ft at 95.1 mph.
Player Perspectives (Verbatim Quotes)
- “It was a really good experience to be playing with these guys around me.” — Kade Anderson, Mariners left-hander
- “Coming to a big-league ballpark, especially in All-Star week, is something special.” — Josiah Hartshorn, Cubs first-baseman/outfielder
- “I’ve never seen him play, and I didn’t really know anything about him, he’s got a great approach at the plate.” — Mason McGwire, Cubs right-hander (about Hartshorn)
- “I think I could compete.” — Mason McGwire, Cubs right-hander (when asked about matching his father)
Official Comments & Responses
Manager Larry Bowa gave De Vries “the green light on the basepaths,” prompting the early steal-and-score sequence. National League manager Shane Victorino noted the NL’s continued series lead despite the loss. MLB’s All-Star Week organizers highlighted the Futures Game as “the annual showcase of the next generation of players,” emphasizing its role in exposing top prospects to a national audience.
Significance for Prospects
The game underscored the depth of the 2026 prospect class. Jesús Made entered the season as the sport’s top prospect, posting a .276/.347/.442 line with 28 extra-base hits and 26 steals in Double-A. Kade Anderson and Seth Hernandez are both discussed as potential top-five prospects heading into 2027. Flewelling’s MVP performance, combined with his consistent plate discipline in High-A, positions him as a rare, well-rounded catcher prospect.
On-the-Ground Observations
Early innings were dominated by pitching and baserunning, with the AL’s first run coming from De Vries’s leadoff single and subsequent steals. The NL briefly tied the game via a stolen-base sequence by Edward Floentino and a ground-out run. The sixth-inning home run shifted momentum, and the AL’s bullpen sealed the victory with three consecutive scoreless frames.
Unresolved Details
All reported facts are consistent across sources; no conflicting statistics or gaps were identified.
