MLB All-Star Game 2008

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MLB All-Star Game 2008
2008 MLB All-Star Game Logo.svg
1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 10 11 12 13 14th 15th R. H E.
National League 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 4th
American League 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4th 14th 1
date July 15, 2008
Venue Yankee Stadium
city New York City , New York
Manager National League - Clint Hurdle ( COL )
American League - Terry Francona ( BOS )
MVP JD Drew ( BOS )
Visitors 55632
First pitch Yogi Berra , Whitey Ford , Rich Gossage and Reggie Jackson

MLB All-Star Game

The MLB All-Star Game 2008 was the 79th edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game between the selection teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). It took place on July 15, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York . The American League team won the game for the sixth consecutive year. In this way they secured the home advantage for the representative of the AL in the 2008 World Series .

In terms of playing time, this All-Star Game was the longest in history (4 hours 30 minutes) and, together with the MLB All-Star Game 1967, also the longest after innings (15 innings).

The game's MVP was named JD Drew of the Boston Red Sox .

Last roster place

After the announcement of the roster, a second vote took place in order to allocate the last remaining place in the roster.

player team Item player team Item
National League American League
Corey Hart Mil OF Evan Longoria TB 3B
David Wright NYM 3B Jermaine Dye CWS OF
Pat Burrell PHI OF Jason Giambi NYY 1B
Aaron Rowand SF OF Brian Roberts BAL 2 B
Carlos Lee HOU OF José Guillén KC OF

Roster

National League

Selected starting players
position player team All-Star Games
C. Geovany Soto Cubs 1
1B Lance Berkman Astros 4th
2 B Chase Utley Phillies 3
3B Chipper Jones Braves 6th
SS Hanley Ramirez Marlins 1
OF Ryan Braun Brewers 1
OF Kosuke Fukudome Cubs 1
OF Alfonso Sorianob Cubs 7th

Substitute player

Pitcher
position player team All-Star Games
P Aaron Cook Rockies 1
P Ryan Dempster Cubs 2
P Dan Haren Diamondbacks 2
P Brad Lidge Phillies 2
P Tim Lincecume Giants 1
P Carlos Mármol Cubs 1
P Ben sheets Brewers 4th
P Edinson Volquez Reds 1
P Billy Wagner Mets 6th
P Brandon Webb Diamondbacks 3
P Brian Wilson Giants 1
P Kerry Woodd Cubs 2
P Carlos Zambrano Cubs 3
Outfield player
position player team All-Star Games
C. Russell Martin Dodgers 2
C. Brian McCann Braves 3
1B Adrián González Padres 1
DH Albert Pujols Cardinals 7th
2 B Dan Uggla Marlins 2
3B Aramis Ramírez Cubs 2
3B David Wright Mets 3
SS Cristian Guzmán Nationals 2
SS Miguel Tejada Astros 5
OF Corey Hartc Brewers 1
OF Matt Holliday Rockies 3
OF Ryan Ludwick Cardinals 1
OF Nate McLouth Pirates 1

American League

Selected starting players
position player team All-Star Games
C. Joe Mauer Twins 2
1B Kevin Youkilis Red Sox 1
2 B Dustin Pedroia Red Sox 1
3B Alex Rodríguez Yankees 12
SS Derek Jeter Yankees 9
OF Josh Hamilton Rangers 1
OF Manny Ramirez Red Sox 12
OF Ichirō Suzuki Mariners 8th
DH David Ortiza Red Sox 5

Substitute player

Pitcher
position player team All-Star Games
P Justin Duchscherer Athletics 2
P Roy Halladay Blue Jays 5
P Scott Kazmir Rays 2
P Cliff Lee Indians 1
P Joe Nathan Twins 3
P Jonathan Papelbon Red Sox 3
P Mariano Rivera Yankees 9
P Francisco Rodríguez Angels 3
P Ervin Santana Angels 1
P Joe Saunders Angels 1
P George Sherrill Orioles 1
P Joakim Soria Royals 1
Outfield player
position player team All-Star Games
C. Dioner Navarro Rays 1
C. Jason Varitek Red Sox 3
1B Justin Morneau Twins 2
2 B Ian Kinsler Rangers 1
3B Joe Crede White Sox 1
3B Carlos Guillén Tigers 3
3B Evan Longoriac Rays 1
SS Michael Young Rangers 5
OF JD Drew Red Sox 1
OF Carlos Quentin White Sox 1
OF Grady Sizemore Indians 3
DH Milton Bradley Rangers 1
(a) could not play due to injury and was replaced by Milton Bradley
(b) could not play due to injury and was replaced by Matt Holliday
(d) could not play due to injury and was replaced by Carlos Marmol
(e) Lincecum couldn't play because he had the flu

game

US President Barack Obama throws the ceremonial first pitch

ceremony

Since the game was the last All-Star Game in the old Yankee Stadium, every living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame was invited. A total of 49 players, coaches and officials came.

The ball for the ceremonial first pitch was given by Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to the four Hall of Fame members - all former Yankees players - Yogi Berra , Whitey Ford , Reggie Jackson and Rich Gossage .

The anthem " The Star-Spangled Banner " was sung by Sheryl Crow .

Josh Groban sang " God Bless America " during the seventh-inning stretch .

The Canadian national anthem " O Canada " was only played as an instrumental version through the stadium speakers.

Starting grid

National League American League
player team position player team position
1 Hanley Ramirez Marlins SS 1 Ichirō Suzuki Mariners RF
2 Chase Utley Phillies 2 B 2 Derek Jeter Yankees SS
3 Lance Berkman Astros 1B 3 Josh Hamilton Rangers CF
4th Albert Pujols Cardinals DH 4th Alex Rodríguez Yankees 3B
5 Chipper Jones Braves 3B 5 Manny Ramirez Red Sox LF
6th Matt Holliday Rockies RF 6th Milton Bradley Rangers DH
7th Ryan Braun Brewers LF 7th Kevin Youkilis Red Sox 1B
8th Kosuke Fukudome Cubs CF 8th Joe Mauer Twins C.
9 Geovany Soto Cubs C. 9 Dustin Pedroia Red Sox 2 B
Ben sheets Brewers P Cliff Lee Indians P

Game summary

The game remained without points until the fifth inning. Then Matt Holliday managed a home run against Ervin Santana , bringing the National League 1-0 lead. In the sixth inning, the National League increased to 2-0 with a sacrifice fly from Lance Berkman .

It wasn't until the second half of the seventh inning that the American League managed to equalize with a home run by JD Drew against Edinson Volquez .

Another sacrifice fly by Adrián González brought the National League back into the lead in the eighth inning. The American League countered that same inning with a Ground Rule double from Evan Longoria .

The game remained level until the end of the ninth inning and went into overtime. The decision was finally made in the 15th inning by a fly-out by Michael Young , which made it possible for Justin Morneau to score.

The American League expanded its winning streak to 12 wins in a row.

statistics

July 15, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York City , New York

team 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 10 11 12 13 14th 15th R. H E.
National League 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 4th
American League 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4th 14th 1

Starting Pitchers : NL - Ben Sheets   AL - Cliff Lee    WP : Scott Kazmir (1-0)   LP : Brad Lidge (0-1)  

HRs :   NL - Matt Holliday (1) AL - JD Drew (1)

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