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Bellinger Wins MVP as AL 4-0, 27 Strikeouts

7/16/2026

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Bellinger Wins MVP

Bellinger earned All-Star Game MVP by hitting a two-run single in the inning of the AL's 4-0 win over the NL in Philadelphia.
The game set a strikeout record with 27 total, including 15 by American League pitchers.
He became the fourth Yankee All-Star Game MVP, joining Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Giancarlo Stanton.
He entered the game with a .254 average, 11 homers and 51 RBI in 94 games.

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Managers Stage Tribute

Managers entered through a Liberty Bell and signed the lineup with a quill, echoing the Founding Fathers.
The infield dirt was bordered by 13 stars, one per colony, marking the 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia secured the 2026 World Series in 2019 for the 250th birthday, while 2027 game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field may face labor-strife.
12-time All-Star Mike Trout, back after a seven-year gap, went 0-for-3, underscoring the nostalgic ceremony.

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Bellinger Wins MVP

Bellinger earned All-Star Game MVP by hitting a two-run single in the inning of the AL's 4-0 win over the NL in Philadelphia.
The game set a strikeout record with 27 total, including 15 by American League pitchers.
He became the fourth Yankee All-Star Game MVP, joining Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Giancarlo Stanton.
He entered the game with a .254 average, 11 homers and 51 RBI in 94 games.

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