The American League wasted no time turning Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia into a runaway. A three-run first inning set the tone immediately, and the AL never let go on the way to a 4-0 win over the NL.
Cristopher Sánchez got the start for the hometown side, but pitching in Philadelphia didn’t change the script. The AL sent eight hitters to the plate in the opening frame, and the damage came fast. Cody Bellinger delivered an RBI single that brought in two runs, Ben Rice followed with another RBI single, and before the NL even came up, it was already 3-0.
From there, the AL pitching staff slammed the door. The NL managed only two baserunners - one hit and one walk - through the first six innings, and didn’t get its second hit until the eighth. In all, AL pitchers piled up 15 strikeouts while allowing just three hits and two walks.
The last run came in the eighth when Miguel Vargas launched a solo home run off Justin Wrobleski, putting the finishing touch on the shutout.
William Contreras was the only Brewer to get into the game. He came in during the fourth inning and handled the next three behind the plate. His lone plate appearance ended with a fly out in the sixth.
The Brewers return to action Friday night at home to open the second half against the Marlins. Miami has climbed into the third Wild Card spot, but it also comes in having dropped three straight. No pitchers have been announced for the series yet, and first pitch Friday is scheduled for 6:40 p.m.
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