National League Defeats American League 7-4 in 20Th Annual Fall Stars Game
Reaching 103.1 mph on the radar gun, Nationals pitching prospect Jarlin Susana set the tone for a strikeout-heavy showcase as the National League defeated the American League 7-4 in the 20th annual Fall Stars Game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, mlb.com reported.
The National League broke open a tight contest with an eighth-inning breakout to secure its first victory in the prospect showcase since 2022. Nationals catcher Kevin Bazzell sparked the decisive frame with a double to right-center field, coming home on a bunt RBI single by Padres infielder Justin DeCriscio.
Ten members of the MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects list featured in the exhibition. Philadelphia’s Aidan Miller, ranked No. 59 overall, stood out as the lone player on the National League side to notch a multihit performance.
For the American League, Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott started at third base and batted ninth, shifting over from his usual shortstop position due to roster alignment, according to World Baseball Network. World Baseball Network also noted that Aaron Parker claimed the Home Run Derby title the previous night as a late replacement.
Baltimore Orioles representatives Braxton Bragg and Patrick Reilly both suited up for the American League squad after completing lengthy rehabilitation programs. Both pitchers missed significant time recovering from Tommy John surgeries performed in 2025, according to BaltimoreBaseball.com.
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Bragg earned AFL Pitcher of the Week honors prior to the contest and carries a 1-0 record with a 3.60 ERA across 15 innings. Reilly has posted a 2.87 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings.
“It’s an incredible honor to pitch in the Fall Stars game,” Bragg told BaltimoreBaseball.com. “Everyone here is really good. I’ve put myself in a spot to be recognized like that. It makes you feel good. Obviously, you’ve got to stay hungry.”
Both pitchers face a potential 40-man roster addition alongside fellow Baltimore prospects with a good chance of being added by November 17th. Meanwhile, the broader Arizona Fall League schedule runs toward its championship game on November 14th.
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