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American League Shuts Out the National League

Cody Bellinger won MVP, but the larger story was how completely the AL controlled the night.

By BaseChaser · July 15, 2026 · 3 min read

The American League beat the National League 4-0 in the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.

The AL took control in the first inning. Cody Bellinger opened the scoring with a two-run single, and Ben Rice followed with another RBI single to make it 3-0.

Miguel Vargas added a solo homer in the eighth to finish the scoring.

Bellinger was named All-Star Game MVP after driving in the first two runs of the game.

4-0
Final score, American League over National League.
MVP
Cody Bellinger, after a two-run single in the first inning.

What It Means

The All-Star Game does not change the standings, but it closed the break with a clean AL win and a rare shutout.

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