The MLB All-Star Game is an annual event known as the Midsummer Classic, organized by Major League Baseball between the American League and the National League. This game showcases the top players from each league, selected through a combination of fan voting, manager selections, and player voting. Starting fielders are chosen by fans, pitchers by managers, and reserves by a combination of players and managers.
Since its inception in 1933, the MLB All-Star Game has been held every year except in 1945 and 2020. The upcoming 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will mark the 94th edition of this exciting event and is scheduled to take place on July 16, 2024.
The Last Victory for the National League
On July 11, 2023, during the 93rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game hosted by the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, the National League emerged victorious against the American League with a score of 3-2. This marked the first win for the National League in the All-Star Game since 2012, ending a decade-long championship drought in the Midsummer Classic.
The game saw a turn of events in the top of the eighth inning when Elías Díaz hit a two-run home run, giving the National League the lead at 3-2.
Prior to the 2023 win, the National League's last All-Star Game win was in 2012, where they had dominated with a score of 8-0 against the American League. The 2012 game, the 83rd edition of the All-Star Game, had been held at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the Kansas City Royals.
How many times has the National League won the All-Star Game?
Since the inception of the MLB All-Star Game in 1933, there have been a total of 93 games played as of the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. Out of these, the National League has emerged victorious 44 times, while the American League has won 47 games.
Additionally, the league has tied in two years, 1961 and 2002. The National League has a total run count of 377 in the All-Star games since the inception of the MLB All-Star game in 1933.
FAQ's On MLB All-Star Game
A. Dwight Gooden was selected as an MLB All-Star in 1984 when he was just 19 years, 237 days old.
A. The MLB All-Star Game began in 1933.
A. The American League has more overall wins in the All-Star Game compared to the National League.
A. The location for the MLB All-Star Game is selected by MLB, often rotating among various ballparks across different cities.
