The final week of the first half is here with 1.5 games separating the first-place Trenton Thunder and Williamsport Crosscutters. Both teams look to claim their second First-Half Championship to become the hosts of the MLB Draft League Championship on Wednesday, Sept. 2.<\/p>\n
See the full standings breakdown, who\u2019s entering the week hot, the week\u2019s home games, promotions and more.<\/p>\n
Standings<\/p>\n
(Team, W\/L, PCT, GB, STRK)<\/p>\n
Trenton, 17-6, .739, -, W1, 1-0<\/p>\n
Williamsport, 15-7, .682, 1.5 GB, L1, 0-0<\/p>\n
State College, 11-11, .522, 5.0 GB, W2, 0-2<\/p>\n
Aberdeen, 12-12, .500, 5.5 GB, W1, 0-0<\/p>\n
West Virginia, 12-12, .500, 5.5 GB, L1, 2-0<\/p>\n
Mahoning Valley, 10-14, .417, 7.5 GB, L2, 1-1<\/p>\n
Who\u2019s Hot<\/p>\n
Hitter of the Week<\/a>: C\/1B Augie Lopez, Trenton: 6 G, .429\/.667\/1.071 (1.738 OPS), 2 HR, 3 2B, 4 RBI, 5 R, 8 BB, 2 SB<\/p>\n Pitcher of the Week<\/a>: LHP Ethan Stade, Mahoning Valley: GS, 3.2 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 10 K<\/p>\n 1B Ben Tryon, Williamsport: 5 G, .500\/.625\/.778 (1.403 OPS), HR, 2 2B, 9 RBI, 9 R, 4 BB, SB<\/p>\n RHP Brett Antolick, Williamsport: GS, 4 IP, ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 8 K<\/p>\n 1B Chris Stanfield, Williamsport: 4 G, .614\/.625\/.769 (1.394 OPS), 3B, 3 RBI, 5 R, BB, 7 SB<\/p>\n RHP Brendan Sweeney, Williamsport: 2 G, 6 IP, 0 R, H, 0 BB, 8 K<\/p>\n 1B Collin Priest, Aberdeen: 4 G, .357\/.526\/.714 (1.240 OPS), HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R, 4 BB, SB<\/p>\n RHP Danny Heintz, Mahoning Valley: 2 G, 3 IP, 0 R, H, BB, 7 K<\/p>\n OF Derrick Tarpley Jr., West Virginia: 4 G, .500\/.667\/.900 (1.567 OPS), HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, 3 BB<\/p>\n RHP Andrew Berg, Trenton: 3 G, SV, 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, BB, 6 K<\/p>\n RHP Carson Lane, State College: GS, 4 IP, 0 R, 0 H, BB, 6 K<\/p>\n Latest News<\/p>\n Weekly Roundup: Week 4 of the first-half featured big moments with walk-offs, double-digit strikeout performances and a new record holder for the hardest-hit home run in league history. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Prospect Report: Draft expert David Seifert provides scouting notes and updates on eight positional prospects whose stock is rising with the MLB Draft less than two weeks away. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Data Darlings: Elite horizontal and vertical pitch characteristics carry this week\u2019s pitching data outliers while a pair of heavy hitters have bashed their way into this week\u2019s Data Darlings. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Alumni Report: Mitch Bratt\u2019s MLB debut on Wednesday, June 24 headlines this week\u2019s Alumni Report, becoming the 19th MLB Draft League alum to reach the Major Leagues. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Home Games & Promotions<\/p>\n Aberdeen<\/a>: THUR (7 p.m., Margaritaville Night), FRI (7 p.m., Fourth of July Celebration) vs Trenton.<\/p>\n Mahoning Valley<\/a>: TUE (7:05 p.m., Peppers in Oil Night), WED (7:05 p.m., Military Appreciation Night) vs Trenton. SAT (7:05 p.m., Fourth of July Fireworks), SUN (2:05 p.m., Every Sunday Matters) vs West Virginia.<\/p>\n State College<\/a>: TUE (6:35 p.m., Walking Taco Tuesday), WED (6:35 p.m., First Responders Night) vs Aberdeen. FRI (6:35 p.m., Fireworks Night), SUN (6:35 p.m., Ike\u2019s Kids Club Free Game) vs Williamsport.<\/p>\n Trenton<\/a>: SAT (6 p.m., Postgame Fireworks \u201cRed, White & Boomer\u201d), SUN (1 p.m., Magic Through the Years) vs Aberdeen.<\/p>\n West Virginia<\/a>: TUE (6:30 p.m., 2sDay at the Park), WED (6:30 p.m., Jr\/Sr Discount Day) vs Williamsport. THUR (6:30 p.m., Thursday Night Thunder), FRI (7 p.m., Independence Day Eve, Friday Night Fireworks) vs Mahoning Valley.<\/p>\n Williamsport<\/a>: THUR (6:35 p.m., Knoebels Kids Night), SAT (1 p.m., America250 Celebration) vs State College.<\/p>\n Shop<\/p>\n Purchase gear from your favorite MLB Draft League team at Baseball Collective<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Guide<\/p>\n For a one-stop shop on the history of the MLB Draft League, what it offers, leaderboard and more, check out the league’s 2026 media guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about the MLB Draft League, visit mlbdraftleague.com<\/a> or follow @mlbdraftleague<\/a> and @draftleaguedata<\/a> on X, and @mlbdraftleague<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n