MVP Robinson Cano chose a Corvette as his prize.

MIAMI — Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano didn’t want more extra innings. In the 10th inning of Tuesday’s All-Star Game, Cano blasted a the game-winning home run to lift the American League to a 2-1 victory and earn himself Most Valuable Player honors.

Cano rocked an 81-mph curveball from Cubs righthander Wade Davis above the right-field bullpen to break a 1-1 deadlock and steer Major League Baseball away from the nightmare of another tied All-Star Game.

Cano finished the night 1-for-2 with a strikeout after entering as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning.

He was the first Mariner to earn All-Star MVP honors since outfielder Ichiro Suzuki did so with Seattle in 2007. Ichiro (now a Marlin) went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the game 10 years ago. Ken Griffey, Jr. is the only other Mariner to win the award.

“As a kid, you watch Griffey and all those guys that come to the All-Star Game and win a MVP,” Cano said. “You want to get that feeling. I already got one for the Home Run Derby. I wanted to know how this feel and although it feels different, it feels great.”

The 34-year-old Cano, dealing with a slight quad injury, wasn’t even sure he would get into Tuesday’s game. He thought the game still counted for home-field advantage in the World Series and wasn’t sure if he would warrant playing time.

In his at-bat against Davis, Cano watched a cutter for a ball and then fouled one off. He looked for a curveball and didn’t miss.

“You have to get your [bat] head out front and be able to hit that breaking ball,” Cano said. “I was able to put a good swing.”

The home run was Cano’s first in an All-Star Game and snapped a streak of subpar performances. In seven previous appearances, Cano was just 1-for-7 with two strikeouts.

As MVP, Cano was presented a choice on the field of taking home a Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport or Colorado ZR2 pickup truck.

“I’ll take the Corvette,” Cano said, noting that he almost bought one of them three years ago.

MIKE EHRMANN/GETTY IMAGES Robinson Cano poses with his Chevrolet Corvette he chose as his prize for winning the MVP award Tuesday night.