BASEBALL’S BEST
AL defeats NL 2-1 in a game that featured 22 strikeouts
Tuesday’s All-Star Game brought fans of all ages from all over to Miami. Pregame activities honored Latin All-Stars from the past.
MIAMI – Baseball’s All-Star Game got back to its roots Tuesday, as an exhibition of the best players in the game.
No more a gimmick tied to theWorld Series, the first All-Star Game in South Florida was about putting the spotlight on the skill and personality of the star players, as when Babe Ruth hit the first and decisive home run in the inaugural in 1933. The 88th edition at Marlins Park in Little Havana also featured a bowto the diversity and baseball heritage of the region.
The type of scenario that led to the game being used to decide home-field advantage in the championship series, an extra-inning tie in 2002, was averted whenRobinson Cano hit a leadoff home run in the 10th inning offWade Davis for a 2-1 American League victory, its fifth in a row.
The unscripted part of the show belonged to the pitchers in a lethargic contest that produced little in memorable moments. There were 22 strikeouts in the game, 14 byNL pitchers.
Featured stars of the day included the modern incarnation of the Babe, Aaron Judge, theNewYork Yankees latest big bopper.
And in recognition of the setting, Miami Bryce – fans’ voting favorite BryceHarper making the scene
“Just a lot of excitement and a lot of good energy.” Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins outfielder