American League 4-0 win, Cody Bellinger All-Star MVP

The American League secured a decisive 4-0 victory over the National League in the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday night, July 14, at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park. New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger was named the game's Most Valuable Player after his two-run single in the first inning set the tone for the AL's first shutout in the Midsummer Classic since 2013.

Bellinger, celebrating his 31st birthday the day before the game, delivered the key hit with the bases loaded against National League starter Cristopher Sánchez of the hometown Phillies. His line drive off a sinker drove in two runs, giving the American League an early 2-0 lead. Fellow Yankee Ben Rice followed with an RBI single to extend the advantage to 3-0 before many fans had settled into their seats. The final run came in the eighth inning on a solo home run by the Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas.

The story of the game, however, was the dominant performance by the American League pitching staff. They combined to allow just three hits while striking out 15 National League batters. Toronto Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease set the pace by striking out three of the four hitters he faced in...