#american-league

#american-league

There was a quartet of former Nats seen in action on the national stage. Three of whom were parted ways with during this season. Nathaniel Lowe, who was designated for assignment in mid-August, Amed Rosario, who was traded a week before the deadline for a pair of prospects, and Kyle Finnegan, who was also traded for a pair of prospects, were all seen in action.

Estévez made a strong return with a scoreless ninth inning, tying his career-high with 31 saves in a season, leading the American League.

The National League stacked its All-Star roster with stars at every position, while the American League lineup appears to be lacking in comparable talent.

Josue De Paula hit a three-run homer in a four-run fourth inning leading the National League to a 4-2 victory over the American League in the All-Star Futures Game.

The Detroit Tigers have retaken the No. 1 spot and are one of four AL teams in the top 10, indicating a competitive American League this season.

"The National League is vastly superior to the American League with a +69 run differential and a better collective performance in multiple metrics, including OPS."