The AL wins the All Star game for 2nd time in 15 years, Clemens is perfect for 3 innings and wins MVP

The AL wins the All Star game for 2nd time in 15 years, Clemens is perfect for 3 innings and wins MVP

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At the Houston Astrodome, the American League wins the 1986 All-Star Game, 3 – 2, for its second triumph in the last 15 years. AL starter Roger Clemens pitches three perfect innings to win the game’s MVP Award. Fernando Valenzuela pitches two innings for the National League striking out his first five batters, including his fellow countryman, Teddy Higuera; it will be Higuera’s only at-bat in the major leagues.

National League beats the AL 3-1 Gooden and Valenzuela fan 6 straight and Gary Carter wins the MVP

National League beats the AL 3-1 Gooden and Valenzuela fan 6 straight and Gary Carter wins the MVP

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On July 10, 1984 At Candlestick Park On the 50th anniversary of Carl Hubbell’s legendary five consecutive strikeouts in the 1934 All-Star Game, National League pitchers Fernando Valenzuela and Dwight Gooden combine to fan six batters in a row for a new All-Star Game record in the NL’s 3 – 1 triumph. After Valenzuela whiffs…

Fred Lynn hits the first grandslam in All Star Game on its 50th anniversary

Fred Lynn hits the first grandslam in All Star Game on its 50th anniversary

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On July 6, 1983, the American League and National League stage the 50th anniversary of the All-Star Game. The American League sets an All-Star record for runs by pounding the National League, 13-3, as Fred Lynn clubs the first grand slam in All-Star history during a record seven-run third inning en route to the American…

All-Star Game outside of the United States is held at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium

All-Star Game outside of the United States is held at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium

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On July 13, 1982, the first All-Star Game outside of the United States is held at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. In the first All-Star game played outside the United States, the National League cruises to its 11th straight win, beating the American League at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, 4 – 1. Dave Concepcion’s 2nd-inning two-run homer off…

1981 the largest crowd in All-Star Game history watches the National League defeat the American League

1981 the largest crowd in All-Star Game history watches the National League defeat the American League

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On August 9, 1981, coming back from the players strike, the largest crowd in All-Star Game history watches the National League defeat the American League, 5-4, at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium. Playing in front of a throng of 72,086 fans, future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter hits two solo home runs and is named the…

August 9, 1981 – Reggie Jackson chats with Albert “Happy” Chandler and Bob Hope at the All Star Game.

August 9, 1981 – Reggie Jackson chats with Albert “Happy” Chandler and Bob Hope at the All Star Game.

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the 51st All-Star Game features J.R. Richard (10-4) and Steve Stone (12-3) as the starters. Ken Griffey wins the MVP

the 51st All-Star Game features J.R. Richard (10-4) and Steve Stone (12-3) as the starters. Ken Griffey wins the MVP

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At Dodger Stadium, the 51st All-Star Game features J.R. Richard (10-4) and Steve Stone (12-3) as the starters, with Richard going just two innings because of various back and shoulder problems he’s been having. The National League battles back to win its 9th consecutive Midsummer Classic, 4 – 2, pinning the loss on Dodger defector Tommy John. Reds outfielder Ken Griffey goes 2 for 3 with a solo home run to win the game’s MVP Award.

Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the All Star game’s MVP

Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the All Star game’s MVP

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The National League wins its 8th straight All-Star Game, 7 – 6, at Seattle. Lee Mazzilli homers to tie the game in the 8th, and walks in the 9th to bring in the winning run. Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the game’s MVP, and Pete Rose plays a record 5th All-Star position. The Red Sox provide the starting OF for the American League in Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski, and Fred Lynn, though Yaz has played 1B most of the season.

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The fans elect three Red Sox to start in the American League outfield for the All-Star Game: Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice and Fred Lynn.

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The fans elect three Red Sox to start in the American League outfield for the All-Star Game: Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice and Fred Lynn.