Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
The American League secured a 4-0 victory in the 2026 All-Star Game, featuring the first shutout since 2013.
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The brief
The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the 2026 All-Star Game. Pitcher Dylan Cease and the bullpen combined for a three-hitter, marking the first All-Star shutout since 2013.
Coverage from AP News and The New York Times emphasizes the dominance of the pitching performance. Al Jazeera reports that Cody Bellinger won the MVP award, while Yahoo Sports notes that former Dodgers were prominent in the game.
MLB.com has provided a team-by-team breakdown of the event. Future updates may detail the specific contributions of the former Dodgers mentioned in the coverage.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the 2026 All-Star Game?
The American League won 4-0.
Who was named the MVP of the game?
Cody Bellinger won the MVP award according to Al Jazeera.
How rare was the shutout in this game?
According to AP News, it was the first All-Star shutout since 2013.
Coverage (7)
- The Opener: AL Wins ASG, Bellinger, Caminero MLB Trade Rumors · 9h ago
- AL pitchers blank NL in MLB All-Star Game; Spain shut down France to reach World Cup final CBS Sports · 9h ago
- Here's a team-by-team breakdown from 2026 All-Star Game MLB.com · 9h ago
- Former Dodgers steal the show at 2026 All-Star Game Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- Cody Bellinger stars at MLB All-Star game, wins MVP award Al Jazeera · 9h ago
- Why this All-Star Game pitching performance was the most dominant in history The New York Times · 9h ago
- Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013 AP News · 9h ago
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