Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
AL pitchers combine for a 4-0 shutout in the 96th All-Star Game, ending a 13‑year shutout drought.
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The brief
Coverage highlighted the dominance of AL hitters and pitchers, noting that stars outshone their NL counterparts. Fox News emphasized the overall performance of the league, while USA Today singled out Cody Bellinger for his standout showing in a pitching‑dominated contest.
Future reports will likely track how the highlighted performances translate into the regular season, and whether the AL’s pitching success influences upcoming All-Star selections.
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Quick answers
Who led the pitching effort for the AL shutout?
Starter Cease opened the game, followed by a bullpen combine that completed the three‑hit shutout.
When was the previous All-Star shutout before this game?
The last All-Star shutout occurred in 2013.
Which player did USA Today highlight for a notable performance?
Cody Bellinger was highlighted for his standout showing.
Coverage (9)
- The Opener: AL Wins ASG, Bellinger, Caminero MLB Trade Rumors · 9h ago
- Key stats and facts from the 2026 All-Star Game MLB.com · 9h ago
- American League dominates in an All-Star Game both anticlimactic and uncertain The New York Times · 9h ago
- “Very Emotional for Him” — Dodgers Manager Explains Phillies Star’s Tough Night as AL Gets 2025 Revenge Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- MLB All-Star Game 2026: Philly fans do more booing than cheering as festivities conclude with AL shutting out the NL Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- Cody Bellinger stars at MLB All-Star game, wins MVP award Al Jazeera · 9h ago
- The All-Star Game was a dud. But for ‘gross’ pitchers, lessons could be long-lasting The New York Times · 9h ago
- American League stars outshine National League in 96th MLB All-Star game Fox News · 9h ago
- Cody Bellinger stands out in pitching-dominated MLB All-Star Game USA Today · 9h ago
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