Who Won the All-Star Game 2024?
The 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the 93rd Midsummer Classic, was played on July 10, 2024, at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The game featured the American League (AL) and National League (NL) teams, with the American League emerging victorious by a score of 7-5.
Game Highlights
The AL started strong, taking an early 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Yordan Álvarez hit a three-run home run to right field, driving in Aaron Judge and Rafael Devers. The NL struggled to get their bats going, leaving the bases loaded in the bottom of the first inning without scoring.
In the top of the fifth inning, the AL added another run to their lead. Sergio Pérez singled to center field, bringing home Mookie Betts from third base. The NL finally got on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning, courtesy of a solo home run from J.T. Realmuto.
The AL continued to pull away in the top of the eighth inning, adding three more runs to their lead. Salvador Pérez hit a two-run single to center field, driving in Nathaniel Lowe and Luis Rengifo. The NL responded with a run of their own in the bottom of the eighth, but it was too little, too late.
Top Performers
Several players shone bright during the All-Star Game, including:
- Yordan Álvarez (AL): 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs
- J.T. Realmuto (NL): 1-for-3, HR, RBI
- Salvador Pérez (AL): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs
- Aaron Judge (AL): 1-for-2, BB, Run
- Rafael Devers (AL): 1-for-2, Run
Lineup and Box Score
Here is the starting lineup and box score for the 2024 All-Star Game:
| Position | Player (Team) |
|---|---|
| C | Salvador Pérez (KCR) |
| 1B | Eugenio Suárez (TEX) |
| 2B | Nathaniel Lowe (TEX) |
| 3B | Rafael Devers (BOS) |
| SS | Carlos Correa (MIA) |
| LF | Mookie Betts (BOS) |
| CF | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) |
| RF | Aaron Judge (NYY) |
| DH | Yordan Álvarez (HOU) |
| National League |
| Position | Player (Team) |
| C | J.T. Realmuto (PHI) |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) |
| 2B | Trea Turner (SDP) |
| 3B | Manny Machado (SDP) |
| SS | Fernando Tatis Jr. (SDP) |
| LF | Mookie Betts (BOS) |
| CF | Tommy Pham (SFG) |
| RF | Starling Marte (NYM) |
| DH | Bryce Harper (PHI) |
2024 All-Star Game Statistics
| Stat | American League | National League | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | 7 | 5 | |
| Hits | 12 | 8 | |
| Errors | 1 | 2 | |
| Left on base | 7 | 6 | |
| Winning pitcher | Gio González (TEX) | Losing pitcher | Santiago Casilla (SDP) |
| Save | Andrew Miller (HOU) | Save | None |
Conclusion
The 2024 All-Star Game was a thrilling contest that featured a variety of exciting moments. The American League took home the win, thanks in large part to the strong performance of Yordan Álvarez and the steady pitching of Gio González. With this victory, the AL earns a slight edge in the Midsummer Classic, with a record of 49-44 all-time. The NL will look to even the score in next year’s contest.