PHILADELPHIA — It’s a good thing MLB and Fox brought their own fireworks to Tuesday’s All-Star Game. The hitters on display seemingly left theirs at home.
The American and National League’s best combined for one extra-base hit versus 27 strikeouts in a 4-0 AL win, the first midsummer classic shutout since 2013.
Swingers got their time during Monday’s Home Run Derby; Tuesday was for the hurlers. In addition to peerless pitching, the night was carried by extracurricular activities, as Fox and MLB have embraced the exhibition’s entertainment potential.
Ten player mics were available to Fox at various times throughout the game, with some stars being wired up during pitching stints and at-bats while others wore headsets to check in from the bench.
Many players are eager for the primetime shine; it doesn’t hurt that participants receive a $15,000 thank you, per MLB’s collective bargaining agreement.
