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Tampa Bay prospect Nathan Flewelling homers, MVP in AL's 6-1 win over NL in All-Star Futures Game
By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Only 19 years old and a scant 61 years younger than his All-Star Futures Game manager, Nathan Flewelling has tried not to put a timetable on his potential big league debut. Going deep in a major league ballpark sure gives hope in Tampa Bay that Flewelling could fit in fine onc...
Key takeaway Going deep in a major league ballpark sure gives hope in Tampa Bay that Flewelling could fit in fine once he [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
For baseball fans in the Rio Grande Valley, the All-Star Futures Game is a chance to glimpse the next generation of stars, and Nathan Flewelling's performance is a reminder that talented young players can come from anywhere. As the McAllen community continues to support its local sports teams, the success of prospects like Flewelling can inspire young athletes in the area to work towards their own big league dreams. The Valley's own baseball enthusiasts may not have a direct connection to Flewelling or the Tampa Bay organization, but his achievement can still generate excitement about the sport and its potential to bring people together. As the baseball season heats up, locals can look forward to watching more games and maybe even spotting some future stars in the making at their own community parks and fields.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Only 19 years old and a scant 61 years younger than his All-Star Futures Game manager, Nathan Flewelling has tried not to put a timetable on his potential big league debut. Going deep in a major league ballpark sure gives hope in Tampa Bay that Flewelling could fit in fine onc...
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