MLB All-Star Game highlights: AL wins behind first shutout in 13 years
The American League secured an MLB All-Star Game victory via a 3-hit shutout, the first of its kind in 13 years.
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The American League defeated the National League behind a strong first inning and a home run by Miguel Vargas. The victory was supported by a performance from unheralded pitchers who combined for a 3-hit shutout.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, MLB.com, and The New York Times emphasizes the rarity of the shutout and the impact of non-superstar pitchers. The New York Times and MLB.com highlight Cody Bellinger of the Yankees as the game's MVP.
Reports note that Bellinger earned the MVP title following a 2-RBI night.
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Quick answers
Who won the All-Star Game MVP?
Yankees player Cody Bellinger won the MVP with a 2-RBI night.
How rare was the American League's pitching performance?
The AL posted a 3-hit shutout, which is the first such occurrence in 13 years.
Which player hit a home run during the game?
Miguel Vargas hit a home run as part of the AL's victory.
Coverage (4)
- They’re not all stars, but unheralded pitchers took over the 2026 MLB All-Star Game CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Belli, still one of 'those little kids with big dreams,' earns All-Star MVP MLB.com · 3h ago
- Yankees’ Cody Bellinger wins All-Star Game MVP with 2-RBI night The New York Times · 3h ago
- 2026 MLB All-Star Game: AL posts 3-hit shutout, beats NL behind big 1st inning and Miguel Vargas' HR Yahoo Sports · 3h ago broke it first
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