All-Star Game Drama and Drama | St. Louis Cardinals News

Cardinals closer Riley OBrien dazzled with a 97.6 mph sinker—until it clipped Rays prospect Junior Caminero’s hand, forcing him out for X-rays (later cleared). O’Brien still pitched a solid inning, striking out key hitters, while the American League cruised to victory, their 11th win in 13 All-Star Games, thanks to Cody Bellinger’s MVP performance. The NL offense sputtered, including Jordan Walker (Home Run Derby champ) and Ivan Herrera, managing just three hits and their first shutout in years. The AL surged early with Bellinger and Ben Rice, then sealed it with Miguel Vargas’ eighth-inning homer. Behind the scenes, managers like Roberts and Marmol maximized playing time, ensuring every player got a taste of the Midsummer Classic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89c5c8c9fdb430f9