Josue De Paula’s three-run home run led the National League to a 4-2 win over the American League in Saturday’s MLB All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park. The NL has won three straight in this minor-league showcase since switching from a U.S. versus World format to the two leagues matched up against one another.
De Paula, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ No. 1 prospect, launched a 79.5 mph slider left in the middle of the strike zone by Noah Schultz to put the NL on top in the fourth inning. Schultz is the Chicago White Sox’s top minor-leaguer.
In 78 games for the high Single-A Great Lakes Loons, De Paula is batting .265/.409/.425 with 12 doubles, 10 homers, 30 RBI and 26 stolen bases.
The AL took an early 2-0 lead on an RBI triple from Detroit Tigers prospect Josue Briceño.
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