Left‑handed catcher Erickson of the AUSL drew attention by exceeding expectations at the plate . Rookies Karlyn Pickens and Reese Atwood of the Carolina Blaze topped the league’s All‑Star voting, while the organization posted its midway All‑Star Cup selections. Stars like no other were highlighted in a June 28 update. In Portland, pitcher Payton Gottshall earned the team’s first win of the 2026 season. The Talons will meet the Blaze in a game set for live streaming. A MiLB feature pitted leading top talent against Athletics affiliates . That same night, the Johnson City Doughboys faced the USA CNT Stars .
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Update of Arizona standouts in AUSL (6/28) - ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com
Update of Arizona standouts in AUSL (6/28) ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com
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Payton Gottshall records first win for Portland in 2026 AUSL season - AOL.com
Payton Gottshall records first win for Portland in 2026 AUSL season AOL.com
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Watch Talons vs. Blaze | Disney+ - Disney Plus
Watch Talons vs. Blaze | Disney+ Disney Plus
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MiLB FGOTD: Top Dodgers prospects square off vs. A's - MLB.com
MiLB FGOTD: Top Dodgers prospects square off vs. A's MLB.com
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USA CNT Stars @ Johnson City Doughboys | 06/28/2026 - MLB.com
USA CNT Stars @ Johnson City Doughboys | 06/28/2026 MLB.com