Athletics' De Vries, Rays' Flewelling star in MLB Futures Game

Leo De Vries led off the American League's 6-1 win over the National League in the MLB Futures Game on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. De Vries singled to left field, stole second and third base, and scored on a groundout to give the AL an early lead.

286 with 11 home runs and 31 steals in 75 Double-A games this season.

performance De Vries signed with the San Diego Padres for $4.2 million in 2024 and was traded to the Athletics in a deal that sent closer Mason Miller and left-hander JP Sears to San Diego. He said he felt no pressure from the expectations that come with the transaction.

"I've never felt any pressure," De Vries said. "This is about playing the game. What happens off the field, we don't control. We have to go out, have fun, play the game.

Flewelling, a catcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning and was named the game's MVP. 261 with 16 home runs in 73 High-A games this season. "I'm just very grateful to be here," Flewelling said. " De Vries was replaced after striking out in his second at-bat.

The NL tied the game in the first inning on a groundout by Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jesús Made before the AL scored five unanswered runs.