In a very interesting game between the National League and American League All-Stars, the AL defeated the NL, 5-3 as Minnesota Twins closerGlen Perkinscame on to record the save in front of the hometown crowd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With the victory, the American League will have home-field advantage for the World Series.
Win:Max Scherzer(Tigers)
Loss:Pat Neshek(Cardinals)
Save: Glen Perkins (Twins)
MVP:Mike Trout(Angels)
Time to break down the performances from the two players who represented the Colorado Rockies at the All-Star Game.
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Starting off with shortstopTroy Tulowitzki. Tulo would bat third in the National League lineup and rightfully so, going 1-for-3 on the night.
1st AB: Strikes out swinging.
2nd AB: Line out to left.
3rd AB: Double.
Troy’s lone hit came off of Max Scherzer in the fifth inning which was a rocket double off the wall in right field. Tulo would then do his best Michael Phelps impression sliding into second, avoiding the tag.
Charlie Blackmonon the other hand would have a rough night at the plate in his first All-Star Game. Charlie would end up striking out on a foul-tip via Royals flame-throwing relieverGreg Hollandduring his first at-bat.
1st AB: Strike out swinging (foul tip).
2nd AB: Ground out to second.
Blackmon would ground out to end the game on a 95 MPH fastball from Twins closer Glen Perkins as Chuck Nazty would finish the night going 0-2 from the plate.
With the All-Star festivities now over, the Colorado Rockies as a team will have a two day break as the team opens up a three-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road Friday night.Jorge De La Rosawill get the nod for Colorado asFrancisco Lirianowill counter for the Pirates.
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