The American Division All Stars used one explosive inning and a dominant four‑man pitching performance to defeat the National Division All Stars 6–1 in the 2026 Central Ohio MABL All‑Star Game on Saturday night.
Second Inning Breakthrough
The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the 2nd, when the American Division lineup delivered the decisive blow. They pushed across six runs in the inning, capitalizing on three hits, three walks, and a hit‑by‑pitch to build a lead they would never relinquish. Patient at‑bats and steady pressure created traffic on the bases, and timely contact turned it into the game’s only crooked number.
Brafford Sets the Tone Early
American Division starter Corey Brafford (Bison) set the tone with a commanding performance. Brafford threw four no‑hit innings, faced the minimum 12 batters, and struck out five. His only baserunner — a first‑inning walk — was erased on a crisp 5‑4‑3 double play, keeping the National Division off the bases entirely through four.
Blazers Arms Carry the Middle Innings
In the 5th, Aiden Castile (Blazers) took over and continued the dominance. Castile kept the no‑hit bid alive into the 7th before a leadoff single broke it up. He induced a groundout for the first out, then allowed a double that brought in the next arm.
Jeff Golding (Blazers) entered to finish the 7th and followed with a hitless, scoreless 8th inning, keeping the National lineup off balance and preventing any momentum shift.
Feasel Finishes Perfectly
Blazers right‑hander Nick Feasel closed the door with a perfect 9th inning, striking out two and sealing the American Division’s 6–1 victory.
National Division Limited Offensively
The National Division did not record a hit until the 7th inning and managed only a single late run. The early deficit, combined with the American Division’s relentless pitching, prevented any sustained rally.
American All Stars 6-5-0
National All Stars 1-2-0
WP: Brafford, Bison
LP: Ginsburg, Phillies
Patrick Page (Ohio Phillies) hit a solo HR, compiling a total of 10 points to win the 2026 Central Ohio MABL Hitting Challenge (HR Derbry) at the annual ASG
Final Standings of Hitting Challenge:
- Patrick Page, Phillies: 10 pts. HR (won on tie breaker)
- Ethan Myers, Blazers: 10 pts.
- Josh Evans, Blazers: 9 pts. HR
- Mason McGrew, Bison: 8 pts. HR
- Connor Schorr, Blazers: 7 pts.
- Nick Feasel, Blazers: 6 pts.
- Derek Barnhart, Cubs: 2 pts.
The Central Ohio MABL will host its annual All Star Game at Beavers Field in Lancaster, TONIGHT. Prior to the ASG, the Central Ohio MABL will host the hitting challenge (HR Derby) and induction ceremony for the Central Ohio MABL HOF. This years inductees are:
- Allen Ayers #2- Bears, Tigers : 2013, 2014, 2017-2022
- Dustin Cox #30- Renegades, Braves, Warriors, Cudas, Kings, Blazers 2013-Present
- Mason McGrew #62- Warriors, Cudas, Kings, Dugout/Ducks, Bison: 2015-2022 / 2024-Present
- Robby Sexton #14- Cudas, Dugout/Ducks: 2021-2025
- Danny Wisard #2- Tigers, Dugout/Ducks: 2017-2025
Selected players participating in the hitting challenge should arrive no later than 1700 and players selected by their respective teams for the ASG should arrive no later than 1730: No metal cleats, no seeds, no tobacco.
1720: Hitting Challenge
1815: HOF Induction
1825: Introductions / National Anthem (performed by Dustin Reuter)
1830: ASG First Pitch
Any weather related issues known prior to the schedule of events will be communicated as soon as possible.
If you are a player who is on the edge of having 10 games played, I would suggest you find a way to get to the ballpark over the next few weeks.
All teams are scheduled to play 21 regular season games, the minimum number of games for a player to be eligible for the playoffs is to have played in
A game played is as simple as an out on defense, pinch run, pinch hit, etc. It is not difficult to get 10 games played, players simply have to be at the game(s) to "play".
The Central Ohio MABL will host its annual All Star Game at Beavers Field in Lancaster THIS Saturday, August 15, 2026. Prior to the ASG, the Central Ohio MABL will host the hitting challenge (HR Derby) and induction ceremony for the Central Ohio MABL HOF. This years inductees are:
- Allen Ayers #2- Bears, Tigers : 2013, 2014, 2017-2022
- Dustin Cox #30- Renegades, Braves, Warriors, Cudas, Kings, Blazers 2013-Present
- Mason McGrew #62- Warriors, Cudas, Kings, Dugout/Ducks, Bison: 2015-2022 / 2024-Present
- Robby Sexton #14- Cudas, Dugout/Ducks: 2021-2025
- Danny Wisard #2- Tigers, Dugout/Ducks: 2017-2025
Selected players participating in the hitting challenge should arrive no later than 1700 and players selected by their respective teams for the ASG should arrive no later than 1730: No metal cleats, no seeds, no tobacco.
1720: Hitting Challenge
1815: HOF Induction
1825: Introductions / National Anthem (performed by Dustin Reuter)
1830: ASG First Pitch
- Noah Heard, Cap City Cubs 4 not able to participate
- Nelson Rodriquez, Westerville Expos 3 not able to participate in hitting challenge will attend ASG
- Rider Minnick, Ohio Phillies 2 (hit 3rd on 08-02-2026) not able to participate
- Chris Day, Cap City Cubs 2 not able to participate
- Danny Lawrence, Westerville Expos 2 not able to participate
- Mason McGrew, Ohio Bison 2 * confirmed
- Connor Schorr, Blazers 2 *
- Nick Feasel, Blazers 1 .889 slg % *
- Wes Castro, Brewers 1 .668 slg%
- Derek Barnhart, Cubs 1 . 619 slg% *
- Josh Evans, Blazers, 1 .667 slg% (hit 2nd HR 08-09-2026) *
- Rubel Perez, Mustangs 1 .583 slg %
- Ethan Myers, Blazers 1 .538 slg % (hit 2nd HR 08-09-2026) *
- Patrick Page, Phillies 1 .523 sl%
