SB Nation Boston - MLB All-Star Game 2011: Adrian Gonzalez Homers, National League Defeats American League, 5-1https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48863/boston-fave.png2011-07-13T10:55:04-04:00http://boston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/20212352011-07-13T10:55:04-04:002011-07-13T10:55:04-04:00VIDEO: Adrian Gonzalez' Solo Home Run Gives American League 1-0 Lead
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<p><span>Adrian Gonzalez</span> provided all of the offense for the American League on one swing of the bat. Unfortunately, it was just a solo home run in the fourth inning, and it wouldn't be enough to fend off the National League, which prevailed 5-1 in the 82nd annual MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday night. <a target="_blank" href="http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16862337&topic_id=16609400&c_id=bos&tcid=vpp_copy_16862337&v=3">Watch the video on MLB.com by clicking here.</a></p>
<p>Gonzalez was 1-for-2 in the game with the solo home run, and was the only other <a href="https://www.overthemonster.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Red Sox</a> player aside from <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> (1-for-1) to get a hit in the game. <span>David Ortiz</span> and <span>Jacoby Ellsbury</span> were both 0-for-2 in the game. <span>Josh Beckett</span> was scratched from his appearance after problems arose during warm-ups.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/boston-red-sox/2011/7/13/2273831/video-2011-mlb-all-star-game-adrian-gonzalez-home-run-boston-red-soxGethin Coolbaugh2011-07-12T23:47:51-04:002011-07-12T23:47:51-04:00MLB All-Star Game 2011: Adrian Gonzalez Homers, But NL Wins, 5-1
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<p><span>Adrian Gonzalez</span> provided all of the offense for the American League with one swing, a solo home run in the fourth inning, but the National League prevailed, 5-1, in the 82nd annual MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday evening.</p>
<p>Gonzalez was 1-for-2 in the game, leading all <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.overthemonster.com/">Red Sox</a> players in the game. <span>David Ortiz</span>, who was the AL's starting DH, was 0-for-2, <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> was 1-for-1 and <span>Jacoby Ellsbury</span> was also 0-for-2.</p>
<p><span>Josh Beckett</span>, who was scheduled to pitch in the second inning, was scratched after a problem during warm-ups. However, Beckett told Rob Bradford of WEEI.com that it was simply a precautionary move.</p>
<p><span>Prince Fielder</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Milwaukee Brewers</a> was named the MVP of the game, going 1-for-2 with the go-ahead three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. <span>Tyler Clippard</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> was the winning pitcher for the NL, giving up one hit in a third of an inning.</p>
<p><span>C.J. Wilson</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> was the loser for the AL, giving up three hits and three earned - including the homer to Fielder - in one inning.</p>
<p>In the fifth inning, <span>Andre Ethier</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> singled home <span>Rickie Weeks</span> of the Brewers to put the NL on top, 4-1. <span>Pablo Sandoval</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a> hit a ground rule double to left in the seventh inning, plating <span>Hunter Pence</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> and putting the NL up, 5-1.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/2011/7/12/2273300/mlb-all-star-game-2011-american-national-league-adrian-gonzalez-boston-red-soxGethin Coolbaugh2011-07-12T21:21:24-04:002011-07-12T21:21:24-04:00MLB All-Star Game 2011: AL, NL Scoreless Through Three Innings
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<p>The 2011 <span class="caps">MLB</span> All-Star Game is scoreless through three innings, but we’ve already had a local storyline take shape, with Boston Red Sox ace Josh Beckett being scratched from his scheduled appearance in the second inning due to a problem in warm-ups.</p>
<p>Beckett reportedly felt something in his left knee, which he tweaked in his last start with the Red Sox, while warming up for his appearance, and was subsequently scratched. No official word has been released on what went wrong.</p>
<p>Adrian Gonzalez and David Ortiz are both 0-for-1 after their first at-bats.</p>
<p>The NL has the game’s only hit, which came from Lance Berkman. Roy Halladay pitched two scoreless innings, striking out one, for the NL. Halladay’s teammate, Cliff Lee, also tossed a scoreless frame in the second.</p>
<p>On the AL side, Jared Weaver pitched a scoreless inning in the first, walking one and striking out one. David Robertson tossed a scoreless innings as well for the AL, surrendering one hit. In the third inning, Michael Pineda struck out two batters for the AL.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/2011/7/12/2273113/mlb-all-star-game-2011-american-national-league-red-sox-game-updatesGethin Coolbaugh2011-07-12T21:02:50-04:002011-07-12T21:02:50-04:00MLB All-Star Game 2011: Josh Beckett Scratched From All-Star Game
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<p><span>Josh Beckett</span>, who was scheduled to pitch in the second inning of the 2011 MLB All-Star Game, was scratched from his appearance after feeling something in his left knee during warm-ups.</p>
<p>According to reports, Beckett attempted to warm up for his appearance, but felt that something was off in his left knee, and he and the American League pulled the plug.</p>
<p>Beckett is 8-3 with a 2.27 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 17 games for Boston.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/2011/7/12/2273087/mlb-all-star-game-josh-beckett-boston-red-soxGethin Coolbaugh2011-07-12T19:21:57-04:002011-07-12T19:21:57-04:00MLB All-Star Game 2011: Everything You Need To Know In One Place
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<p>There's nothing else like the midsummer classic, and nobody covers it better than SB Nation. With a team of smart, talented and knowledgeable reporters, SB Nation brings you unique and interesting coverage of the MLB All-Star Game. With that in mind, here's everything you need to know about the game and its festivities from SB Nation.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/2011/7/12/2272927/mlb-all-star-game-2011-tv-schedule-time-information-sb-nationGethin Coolbaugh2011-07-12T16:58:50-04:002011-07-12T16:58:50-04:00MLB All-Star Game 2011: Red Sox Well Represented In All-Star Game
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<p>The midsummer classic is finally upon us, and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.overthemonster.com/">Boston Red Sox</a> will be well represented at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game with <span>Adrian Gonzalez</span> and <span>David Ortiz</span> starting and <span>Josh Beckett</span>, <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> and <span>Jacoby Ellsbury</span> making the team as reserves. <span>Jon Lester</span> was also named to the team, but will not play due to a lat strain.</p>
<p>Gonzalez and Ortiz were both voted in as starters, with Gonzo batting .354 with 17 home runs and 77 RBI while Ortiz is hitting .304 with 19 home runs and 55 RBI. Youkilis is batting .285 with 13 home runs and 63 RBI, Ellsbury is hitting .316 with 11 homers and 49 RBI and Beckett has a record of 8-3 with a 2.27 ERA and 94 strikeouts.</p>
<p>Lester, who was named to the team despite his current status on the disabled list, has a team-leading 10-4 record with a 3.31 ERA and 110 strikeouts this season.</p>
<p>There's no question that all six are deserving, but how many will actually play? Gonzalez and Ortiz definitely will, and Youkilis and Ellsbury should see playing time for a few innings, but Beckett has said that he doesn't know if he will pitch. Whatever happens, it should be a great night for Red Sox fans and baseball aficionados around the nation.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/2011/7/12/2272543/mlb-all-star-game-2011-boston-red-sox-adrian-gonzalez-david-ortizGethin Coolbaugh2011-07-12T16:00:41-04:002011-07-12T16:00:41-04:00MLB All-Star Game 2011: Broadcast Info, Time, Lineups, And History
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<p>The 2011 MLB All-Star Game is just hours away, with the best of the American League and National League ready to vie for dominance, and home-field advantage in the World Series. </p>
<p><b>Date/Time:</b> Tuesday, July 12, 8:00 p.m. EST</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Chase Field, Phoenix Arizona -- 2011 will mark the first time the Arizona Diamondbacks have hosted the event since they joined the league as an expansion team in 1998.</p>
<p><b>Broadcast Information: </b>The 2011 All-Star Game will be aired on FOX, with Joe Buck providing play-by-play and Tim McCarver doing color commentary. ESPN Radio will also broadcast the game, with Jon Sciambi and Chris Singleton providing coverage. </p>
<p><b>All-Star Game History</b>: The National League currently holds the advantage over the American League, with 41 wins, 38 losses, and just a pair of ties since the event was first held in 1933. The All-Star Game has been marked with periods of clear dominance, such as the 60's and 70's when the NL lost just twice, and more recently an undefeated stretch for the American League that lasted from 1997 to 2009. The National League broke the streak last year, however, and could start their own period of dominance tonight.</p>
<p><b>American League Lineup:</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">NYY - Curtis Granderson, C </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">CLE - Asdrubal Cabrera, SS </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">BOS - Adrian Gonzalez, 1B </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">TOR - Jose Bautista, RF</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">TEX - Josh Hamilton, LF</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">TEX - Adrian Beltre, 3B </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">BOS - David Ortiz, DH </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">NYY - Robinson Cano, 2B</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">DET - Alex Avila, C</span></li>
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<div>Starting Pitcher: LAA - Jered Weaver</div>
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<div><b>National League Lineup:</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">MIL - Rickie Weeks, 2B</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">NYM - Carlos Beltran, DH</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">LAD - Matt Kemp, CF</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">MIL - Prince Fielder, 1B</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">ATL - Brian McCann, C</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">STL - Lance Berkman, RF</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">STL - Matt Holliday, LF</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">COL - Troy Tulowitzki, SS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">CIN - Scott Rolen, 3B</span></li>
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<div>Starting Pitcher: PHI - Roy Halladay</div>
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<b>Red Sox In The All-Star Game</b>: Boston sends five players to the All-Star game, not including the injured Jon Lester. Adrian Gonzalez and David Ortiz were voted in by the fans to start at first base and designated hitter respectively, with Josh Beckett and Jacoby Ellsbury in the reserves. Kevin Youkilis was selected as a replacement for Alex Rodriguez, who will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus. </div>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2011/7/12/2272596/mlb-all-star-game-2011-time-schedule-lineups-startersBenjamin Buchanan2011-07-10T18:20:54-04:002011-07-10T18:20:54-04:00MLB All-Star Game 2011: Jon Lester Named To All-Star Team
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<p>In a move that's almost as meaningless as an All-Star nod itself, the disabled <span>Jon Lester</span> was named to the American League All-Star team roster today, when <span>Felix Hernandez</span> pitched for Seattle, thereby making him ineligible to pitch on Tuesday. </p>
<p>Lester, of course, won't be able to pitch in the game since he's on the disabled list, so Toronto's Ricky Romero will take his place. </p>
<p>It's the second consecutive All-Star selection for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.overthemonster.com/">Red Sox</a>' ace southpaw, who is 10-4 with a 3.31 ERA in his 18 starts on the season.</p>
<p>Lester will attend the All-Star Game with full honors and will be introduced before the Midsummer Classic, but will watch the game from the dugout or some posh suite, or maybe even from the pool at Chase Field in Phoenix. </p>
<p>The final roster will be firmed out tomorrow, and at this point, it's looking like the odds on <span>John Lackey</span> or any other starter with a pulse joining former teammate <span>Jered Weaver</span> are pretty good. </p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2011/7/10/2269149/mlb-all-star-game-2011-jon-lester-red-soxRyan Durling