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Carlos Acuna pitched a complete game to lead Birmingham to a 4-1 win over Carson and a spot in the City Section Open final at Dodger Stadium.
Acuna threw 102 pitches to finish the season with an 11-0 record and struck out seven while walking three.
Mowry praised Acuna for handling pressure and pitching with seasonal maturity throughout the game.
Xavier Allen’s double produced a run for Carson, but Birmingham still held a 4-1 lead late in the game.
JJ Rodriguez drove in two runs for Birmingham, helping offset Carson’s scoring chances.
JuJu Monroe-Truitt added two hits and an RBI for Birmingham in the win.
Birmingham, as the No. 1 seed, advances to face No. 2 El Camino Real in the championship at Dodger Stadium.
Nathan Soto will start for Birmingham while Hudson December pitches for El Camino Real in the final.
Acuna plans to play one last game, potentially at third base or second base, after this season.
Calm in late innings, Acuna relied on his slider as the out pitch to close the game.

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A 2018 Topps Now Yasiel Puig World Series card rose in value after Kobe Bryant appeared on the back image.
Bryant’s presence has made the card a hot commodity, with listings and sales reaching into thousands.
The card’s value has climbed from under $20 to thousands since the COVID era revived interest in trading cards.
Kobe Bryant’s status as a valuable athlete amplifies the card’s appeal for collectors.
Other examples show fans in images can boost card values, such as Mark Jackson and Drake in sports cards.
Ja Morant and Paul George cards have also benefited from notable fan images behind the players.
The card in question is notable because Bryant appears on the back rather than the front.
Only a few copies are on the market with Gem-Mint PSA 10 copies surfacing in recent listings.
The market shows active listings with asking prices up to $24,888.88 for Bryant-backed Puig cards.
The article notes the trend of famous fans influencing card values across different sports.
The Athletic’s coverage is cited as maintaining editorial independence in its reporting.

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Dodgers face ongoing pitching injuries affecting their deadline plans and rotation depth.
Andrew Friedman says timing of injuries makes trade deadline decisions tougher.
Friedman notes injuries are part of the game, but overlapping issues complicate moments.
Dodgers history of offseason focus cited to avoid premium summer trades.
Snell expected to return later this season; Glasnow’s back issue not deemed long-term.
The Dodgers have depth across the organization to cover injuries.
Starting rotation may include Yamamoto, Ohtani, Sheehan, Sasaki, Wrobleski this season.
Lauer added as potential No. 6 starter to provide further depth.
If injuries worsen, Dodgers’ stance on trades could change.
Goal remains to pursue another World Series title with cautious roster management.

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