The DSL White Sox are sending a serious power trio to the 2026 DSL All-Star Game, with Ronald Cardoza, Yordany Marte, and Sebastian Romero all making the cut for the July 19th showdown. These guys have been absolutely crushing it, and their numbers prove it. When you see what they're putting up, it's clear why they're getting the call to represent.
All-Stars Bringing the Heat
Ronald Cardoza, our catcher, isn't just hitting; he's absolutely destroying the ball, putting up a ridiculous .316/.426/.607 slash line with an eye-popping 1.033 OPS! Seriously, a 1.033 OPS at any level is insane, let alone in the DSL. Outfielder Sebastian Romero is right there with him, owning a .289/.391/.608 line and a .999 OPS. Romero has also racked up 34 RBIs this season, which ties him for sixth-most in the entire DSL. That's a huge stat! On the pitching side, right-hander Yordany Marte is showing his stuff, holding an 0-2 record with a solid 3.12 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. These three are clearly showing why they're the future, and getting All-Star recognition is a massive step.Wild Pitches, Big Rallies, and Too Many Mistakes
Over in the ACL, the White Sox pulled off a gritty 4-3 win against the Padres in seven innings on July 13th. They were down 3-1, but the fifth inning rally was clutch! Landon Hodge and Adam Fogel showed some serious patience, drawing back-to-back walks to set the table. Then Jose Mendoza came through with a single to load the bases. The Padres' pitcher completely lost his grip, throwing a wild pitch that let Hodge trot home. After Marcelo Ácala froze for strike three, *another* wild pitch brought Fogel home! Alejandro Cruz then delivered the go-ahead RBI single, and Fidel Montero shut the door down with four shutout innings, allowing only one hit and one walk. What a comeback! Unfortunately, that magic wasn't everywhere. The DSL White Sox dropped a 6-4 game to the DSL Cubs Blue, practically gifting it to them with three fielding blunders and a passed ball that led to three unearned runs. Ouch. Our bats did try to rally, though: Ronald Cardozo cracked a solo shot in the fourth, and in the seventh, Jose Suarez launched a two-run bomb. Hector Hernandez legged out a triple, and Dionys Medina dribbled an RBI grounder to plate three tallies. But those early mistakes just cost us too much.Tough Outings and Early Suspensions
It wasn't all sunshine and homers, though. The ACL White Sox (now 15-38) had a rough go against the ACL Angels, losing 9-1. It was brutal. They didn't even get on the board until the fifth, when Osniel Castillo laced a leadoff triple and Billy Carlson followed with an RBI single. Adam Fogel walked and Marcelo Ácala ripped an RBI double in the seventh, but by then, it was way too little, too late. Giving up nine runs is never a winning formula, and the offense went only 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position, leaving ten guys stranded. Props to Reinder Gomez, though, who was the only hurler to hold the Halos scoreless, tossing a clean frame with just one hit and a strikeout. On July 14th, the DSL White Sox were off to a hot start against the DSL Cubs, already up 2-0 in the top of the second before the game got suspended in the bottom of the first. Fernando Graterol drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly, and Sebastian Romero picked up his 34th RBI of the season with a single. Here's hoping they pick up right where they left off when that game resumes! What's next? You gotta watch our All-Stars do their thing on July 19th. For the other squads, we need to see the ACL team start stringing together some wins and the DSL team tighten up the defense. Let's go!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.