American League shuts out National League 4-0 in All-Star Game

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:24 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

American League shuts out National League 4-0 in All-Star Game
Summary

The American League secured a 4-0 victory over the National League at the 96th MLB All-Star Game held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Cody Bellinger and Miguel Vargas contributed significantly, with Bellinger driving in two runs and Vargas hitting a homer in the eighth inning. The American League pitched effectively, allowing only three hits throughout the game and striking out 15 National League batters, a new All-Star Game record. Cristopher Sánchez, starting for the National League, faced trouble early, yielding three earned runs in the first inning. The shutout marks the first for any team in the All-Star Game since 2013. Teams resume regular-season play on July 15, 2026.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Cody Bellinger named All-Star Game MVP with two RBIs.
  • Dylan Cease recorded three strikeouts in one inning for the American League.
  • National League managed only three hits, striking out 15 times.
  • Miguel Vargas hit a 433-foot home run for the American League.
  • Next, the Dodgers face the Yankees on July 15, 2026.
Latest Updates
  • 3:24 AMYahoo SportsAmerican League shuts out National League 4-0
What they're saying
"

Former Dodgers Cody Bellinger and Miguel Vargas drive in three, National League tallies just three hits.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days