Nathan Flewelling's homer helps AL secure 6-1 win at Futures Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The American League secured a 6-1 victory over the National League at the MLB All-Star Futures Game on July 12 in Philadelphia. Theo Gillen's RBI single set the AL ahead before Nathan Flewelling, a catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Flewelling's performance earned him the Larry Doby Award as the game's Most Valuable Player. This showcase highlighted emerging talent in the Rays' organization as Gillen and Flewelling distinguished themselves among a talented roster. Updates are anticipated as the event concludes.
- •American League leads early and maintains control throughout the game.
- •Theo Gillen's single in the fifth drove in the first AL run.
- •Flewelling's two-run homer contributed to the AL's total.
- •Flewelling currently plays for high Single-A Bowling Green.
- •The event took place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — MLB All-Star Futures Game: 6 players who stood out, from the Rays' Nathan Flewelling to the Royals' Blake Mitchell
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — MLB All-Star Futures Game: Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling earns MVP honors with 2-run homer in AL's 6-1 win
"The Tampa Bay Rays young hopefuls shined in Philadelphia at MLB's midsummer showcase of young talent.
"These six prospects made an impression in the minor-league All-Star showcase on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:35 PMMLB All-Star Futures Game: 6 players who stood out, from the Rays' Nathan Flewelling to the Royals' Blake Mitchell
These six prospects made an impression in the minor-league All-Star showcase on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 6:30 PMMLB All-Star Futures Game: Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling earns MVP honors with 2-run homer in AL's 6-1 win
The Tampa Bay Rays young hopefuls shined in Philadelphia at MLB's midsummer showcase of young talent.
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