The American League secured a 4-0 victory over the National League in the 96th MLB All-Star Game held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026. Ten American League relievers combined for a three-hitter, limiting the National League to just three singles throughout the contest.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease initiated the American League's strong performance by striking out the side in the first inning. The AL offense struck early in the first inning when New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single, followed by an RBI single from teammate Ben Rice. The AL's only extra-base hit came in the eighth inning when Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas homered off Justin Wrobleski, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who was celebrating his 26th birthday.
The American League's win marked their 18th victory in the last 23 All-Star Games, extending their overall series advantage to 49-45-2. The National League's hits came from Juan Soto in the fourth inning, Pete Crow-Armstrong in the eighth, and Otto Lopez in the ninth, with no runner advancing past first base.
MLB All-Star Game scare as Rays slugger Junior Caminero exits after taking 98 MPH fastball to hand.
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, who was the hero of last year's game, started for the National League. He replaced designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who missed the event to undergo a knee procedure. Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene and Yankees first baseman Ben Rice were among the AL starters who earned spots due to injuries.
In the third inning, Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero was hit on the left hand by a 97.6 mph sinker from St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien. Caminero, who entered the game with 28 home runs this season, left the game immediately but had negative X-rays.
Players will have Wednesday off before the Philadelphia Phillies resume their season against the New York Mets on Thursday. The rest of the league's schedule restarts on Friday.