The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held on July 13, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. It was the 91st Major League Baseball All-Star Game and was televised nationally on Fox. This year marked the first time the game was held in Atlanta. The American League All-Stars defeated the National League All-Stars 4-2.
In this article, we will discuss the highlights from the 2021 MLB All-Star Game.
Who Won The MLB All Star Game 2021
The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is scheduled to be held on July 13 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. It will be the 91st Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The event will be sponsored by Mastercard. The game has been held each year since 1933 and has become an iconic American tradition. Each year, the game pits the best players from both the American League (AL) and National League (NL) against each other for a full evening of exhilarating baseball action. This year’s game recognizes past and present heroes of the game — from Jackie Robinson to Mookie Betts — who have made it what it is today. Online fan voting begins at noon on April 4 and continues through June 15, 2021 with fan voting deciding who will play in this prestigious event. At the end of the ballot period, each league’s All-Star team manager can choose up to five additional players to join their roster for a total of 34 players per team. On July 5, 2021 both managers will select their starting lineups for this showcase event.
As always, fans will be able to watch live on FOX Sports or tune in online streaming coverage of all the leadup activities throughout All-Star week, including a red-carpet parade honoring current and past greats of both leagues, the Home Run Derby competition showcasing long ball hitters from both teams competing head-to-head against each other off professional pitching machines, and celebrity appearances throughout festivities leading up to first pitch of one memorable evening of America’s favorite pastime!
Teams
The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. This year, the National League faced off against the American League, with the National League winning the game 8-7. Each team included some of the best players in the MLB, with the National League having nine All-Stars and the American League having seven.
Let’s take a look at the teams that competed in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game.
American League Team
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game will be an exhibition baseball game between the American League and National League that was originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has been postponed until a later date.
The American League team will consist of professional players from the following teams:
- Baltimore Orioles
- Boston Red Sox
- Chicago White Sox
- Cleveland Indians
- Detroit Tigers
- Houston Astros
- Kansas City Royals
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- Minnesota Twins
- New York Yankees
- Oakland Athletics
- Seattle Mariners
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Texas Rangers
The roster will be announced at a later date and led by manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees.
National League Team
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game selections have been announced and the National League roster consists of 18 players:
Position Players:
-Trevor Story, SS – Colorado Rockies
-Brandon Crawford, SS – San Francisco Giants
-Paul Goldschmidt, 1B – St. Louis Cardinals
-Anthony Rendon, 3B/DH – Los Angeles Angels
-Freddie Freeman, 1B – Atlanta Braves
-Juan Soto, OF – Washington Nationals
-Ketel Marte, OF/2B – Arizona Diamondbacks
-Christian Yelich, OF – Milwaukee Brewers
-Manny Machado, 3B/SS – San Diego Padres
-Trent Grisham, OF – San Diego Padres
Pitchers:
-Jacob deGrom RHP – New York Mets
Game Recap
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game was played on Tuesday, July 13th at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA and was won by the National League. It was a hard-fought battle between the two teams but in the end, the National League came out on top with a score of 8-7.
Let’s take a look at the highlights of the game and what led to the National League being victorious.
Pre-Game Activities
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game was held in Atlanta, Georgia at Truist Park. The festivities began the day before the game as players gathered for a press conference and took part in other activities. The day prior to the game, current and retired players participated in a Legends and Celebrity Softball Game. Notable players included retired MLB stars Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Bernie Williams and Kenny Lofton. Baseball legends such as Hank Aaron, Rickey Henderson and Dennis Eckersley also made an appearance at the game. Several celebrities including actor Jason Bateman, chef Guy Fieri and country singer Chris Janson were also present for the softball match.
Players from both teams also took part in open batting practice on the field with their respective clubs on either side of home plate applauding one another’s hits. This event was followed by a four-inning baseball showcase topped off with ten home runs hitting all around Truist Park including back-to-back shots off of Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera.
The highly competitive pregame activities provided an intense atmosphere ahead of the All-Star Game that set up what would ultimately be an exciting match between two outstanding teams.
In-Game Highlights
The 2021 MLB All-Star game, held at the Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, was a thrilling event full of great plays and remarkable performances. Fans watched as players from the American League and National League face off in a competitive showdown. In the top of the first inning, Kyle Schwarber of the Washington Nationals hit a solo home run that kept fans on their feet. Meanwhile, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays hit a 2-run home run to put his team ahead early on in the game. The AL came out blazing with first baseman Carlos Santana hitting a stunning grand slam in the second inning to push his team further ahead. Uniquely enough, Santana ‘s grand slam was only one of three grand slams ever recorded in an All-Star Game history — cementing his place in baseball lore forever. In addition to Santana’s spectacular performance on offense, AL starting pitcher Lance Lynn also put on an impressive display by shutting down National League batters into double plays and strikeouts late into fourth inning — something never before seen at an All-Star Game. The National League made it clear that they weren’t giving up easily as shortstop Xavier Turner connected with a 2-run homerun early in the fifth inning to reduce the lead held by AL within one run. However in spite of their best attempts it was not enough as other productive outings such as Aaron Judge snagging phenomenal outfield catches also acted as key defensive highlights that allowed AL to secure their victory over NL 8 – 7!
Post-Game Analysis
The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game provided a thrilling finish as the National League team battled back from a 4-1 deficit to clinch the victory in extra innings. After four scoreless innings of play, the American League took its first lead of the night in the top of the fifth inning with a two-run home run from Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger. The NL was able to tie it up in the bottom half on an RBI single from Washington Nationals star Juan Soto and then take the lead after David Bote’s solo blast in the seventh.
The AL attempted to mount an eighth inning rally, but were unable to do so as NL bullpen was able to shut them down and eventually win out 6-4. For his efforts, Nationals outfielder Soto was named MVP thanks to his game-tying RBI single and two stolen bases on defense. It was a fittingly dramatic conclusion for what had already been an exciting night filled with big hits, flashy plays, and legendary performances from some of baseball’s best stars.
Final Score
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game was played between the American League and the National League on July 13th, 2021. The American League emerged victorious in the contest, taking the title as the winner of the 2021 MLB All-Star Game with a final score of 8-6.
Let’s take a closer look at the game and the events leading up to the final score.
American League’s Final Score
The American League emerged victorious in the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which concluded with a 4-3 scoreline to the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The game was played on July 13, 2021 and featured some of the biggest names in professional baseball including Fernando Tatis Jr., Mike Trout, Gleyber Torres and Gerrit Cole. The American League started out with 2 runs scored off of a Mike Trout single and a Vladimir Guerrero two-run home run in the second inning that put them up by 4-0. The National League then responded with 3 runs in their own right via timely hitting by players like Nolan Arenado and Fernando Tatis Jr., but it wasn’t enough as the American League held on for their victory. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shin-Soo Choo hit a solo home run off Aroldis Chapman to cap off an impressive comeback attempt but fell short as Miguel Sano made an athletic play to throw out a runner at first base to end the game. Although it came down to one play that ultimately resulted in his team’s loss, everyone watching could appreciate Sano’s determination and skillful defensive play for stopping what could have been the leadoff of a miraculous rally from behind late in the game. In the end, it was indeed a most perfect ending for fans of both teams — an excitingcomeback attempt from behind highlighted by superb performances from some of baseball’s biggest stars all across both teams. The final score was 4 – 3 as shutout wins do not exist in baseball; thus proving once again why this beloved sport truly is “America’s pastime.”
National League’s Final Score
The National League earned its tenth All-Star Game title in 2021, beating the American League 4-2. The NL scored their first run in the fourth inning off a RBI single from Fernando Tatis Jr. Two runs crossed home plate in the seventh inning on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s bases-loaded double, and Marcell Ozuna rounded out the scoring with a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth. Trevor Bauer was named MVP for his dominance on the mound. He struck out six batters and allowed only one hit over four scoreless innings for the National League. In addition to his two strikeouts, Yu Darvish and Jacob deGrom combined for nine strikeouts in three scoreless innings of relief pitching. The National League’s final score of 4-2 secured its tenth All-Star Game title since 1963 and marked a return to relevance for NL since its nine-game streak of losses came to an end. With this win, they have secured home field advantage for this year’s World Series Champion.
Conclusion
After a thrilling game, the National League team was victorious in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. This win marked the NL’s 7th win in the last 8 years, and the players from both teams put on an excellent show for the fans.
In this article, we will take a look at how the game wrapped up and how each team performed.