American League pitchers combine for first All-Star Game shutout since 2013

Cease and bullpen combine for three-hitter Bellinger named MVP after two-run single AL record first All-Star shutout since 2013 Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game. All-Star MVP Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first against Cristopher Sánchez of the host Philadelphia Phillies. Continue reading...

Agencies · Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
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American League pitchers combine for first All-Star Game shutout since 2013

Cease and bullpen combine for three-hitter
Bellinger named MVP after two-run single
AL record first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.

All-Star MVP Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first against Cristopher Sánchez of the host Philadelphia Phillies.

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