American League pitchers combine for first All-Star Game shutout since 2013
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Cease and bullpen combine for three-hitter
Bellinger named MVP after two-run single
AL record first All-Star shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
All-Star MVP Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first against Cristopher Sanchez of the host Philadelphia Phillies.
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