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Owasso Native Earns Win In MLB Futures Game

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -

Detroit prospect Nick Castellanos hit a three-run homer during a nine-run sixth inning, and Royals minor leaguer Wil Myers added three RBIs to lead the U.S. team to a 17-5 rout of the World team in the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday.

Billy Hamilton and Manny Machado each drove in two runs for the U.S. team, contributing to a record 22 combined runs during the annual prospect showcase.

Castellanos was the game's MVP, but it was Myers who drew the biggest reaction. The 21-year-old outfielder received a standing ovation from an adoring sellout crowd that has been pining for his arrival all season.

Myers is hitting .315 with 14 homers in 48 games at Triple-A Omaha.

Owasso native and Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy earned the win by pitching a scoreless fourth inning.

Tulsa Drillers third baseman Nolan Arenado represented the U.S. Team as well. While Arenado didn't start the game, 9 of the 20 starters previously played in the Texas League at some point in 2012.