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AL Scores Early, Allows 3 Hits in All-Star Game Shutout
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the American League defeated the National League 4-0 in Philadelphia's All-Star Game, with Dylan Cease and 10 relievers combining for a three-hitter in the first shutout since 2013.
All-Star MVP Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first inning against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez, accounting for all American League runs.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the opening inning, becoming the seventh pitcher to accomplish the All-Star feat. Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero departed after being struck by a pitch.
Philadelphia hosted the game coinciding with the U.S. 250th semiquincentennial, featuring replica Liberty Bells and a video tribute to Ray Charles singing after the fourth inning.
Next year's game is scheduled for the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field for the first time since 1990, though potential labor strife threatens the upcoming event.