National League Edges American League On Late Homer

Elias Díaz #35 of the Colorado Rockies poses after being named the Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP Award during the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

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The National League is celebrating a win over the American League in Major League Baseball's Midsummer Classic. The NL edged the AL 3-2 in the All-Star Game from Seattle. Game MVP Elias Diaz crushed a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning while Craig Kimbrel slammed the door shut on the American League in the ninth to secure the victory. Camilo Doval earned the win after pitching a scoreless inning of relief. Luis Arraez had two hits and also drove in a run as the NL snapped a losing streak of nine consecutive All-Star games. Bo Bichette and Yandy Diaz each drove in a run for the AL while Felix Bautista got saddled with the loss.