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AL pitchers combine for 3-hitter in 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
By Ronald Blum | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
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 ...
Key takeaway Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox added an eighth-inning home run off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski, who was pitching on his 26th birthday, for the game’s only extra-base hit.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The American League's dominant performance in the All-Star Game is a welcome distraction for North Texas baseball fans, who have been following the local teams' progress this season. With the Texas Rangers' own struggles and successes, it's interesting to see how the AL's pitching prowess, as demonstrated by Dylan Cease and the bullpen, might inspire or inform the Rangers' own approach to the game. The fact that the AL won for the 18th time in 23 games also speaks to the league's overall strength, which could have implications for the Rangers' chances in their own division. As the second half of the season gets underway, Frisco fans will be watching to see how the Rangers' own pitching staff performs, and whether they can draw any lessons from the AL's impressive showing in the All-Star Game. The Rangers' remaining schedule will be crucial in determining their playoff prospects.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? 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 ...
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