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Major League Baseball All-Star Game

It's a super-duper baseball game where the best players from two big teams play against each other!

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Votto at 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Votto at 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

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Gibson at 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Arizona Diamondbacks 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona (26)
1908 - Ed Reulbach pitched two shutouts in ONE DAY!
2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, National League players (1)
Manny Ramirez, Arizona Diamondbacks 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona (9)
NASA Sees Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Home of 2014 MLB All-Star Game
2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game pregame HDR
Bruce Bochy at the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, National League players (2)
Willie and Hank, but Where's Mickey?
Gibson and Quade at 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Key Facts

Game Type
Annual exhibition baseball game between American League and National League All-Stars.
First Game Year
1933.
Selection Process
Fans vote for starters, managers and players choose pitchers and reserves.
Midsummer Classic Nickname
Known as the 'Midsummer Classic' because it happens in the middle of summer.

Meet the Baseball Superstars!

Imagine a game where all the best baseball players from the American League and the National League get together to play! That's the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. It's like a giant playground party for baseball stars! They don't play for their regular teams; they play for bragging rights to see who's the absolute best of the best. It's a super exciting game that happens once a year.

When Did This Awesome Game Start?

This special game started a long, long time ago, way back in 1933! It was created to celebrate the amazing players and give fans a chance to see their favorites all in one place. Sometimes, for special reasons like big world events, the game doesn't happen. But most years, it's a big celebration of baseball!

Why Is This Game So Cool?

This game is important because it shows off the most talented players in baseball. It's like picking the champions from every class at school to have a special competition. It also marks the middle of the baseball season, like a big break in the middle of the school year. Everyone gets excited to see who will be chosen!

How Do They Pick the Superstars?

It's a team effort to pick the All-Stars! Fans get to vote for the players they want to see start the game. The coaches and managers pick the other players, like the pitchers and the players who come in later. It's a way to make sure all the amazing players get a chance to shine!

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