Stanton, Buxton homers help American League win 9th straight MLB all-star game

Giancarlo Stanton homered in a sweet spot in his Dodger Stadium homecoming at the All-Star Game, with 50 family and friends in the stands where he watched games as a youngster.

Byron Buxton followed with another drive and the American League won its ninth straight Midsummer Classic, beating the National League 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Fans rooting for a tie score after nine innings so they could see a first-time home run derby decide it instead of extra innings didn't get their wish.

Facing 11-game winner Tony Gonsolin of the Dodgers, Stanton's impressive 457-foot, two-run shot landed in the left-field pavilion. Stanton and his father, Mike, would sit in that section after buying tickets off scalpers for whatever price they could afford.

"My pops took me to my first Dodger game, showed me how to have love for this game and now we're here," the New York Yankees slugger said on the field. "Look at us, it's just incredible."

Stanton was chosen the game's MVP, receiving the award from two-time MVP Steve Garvey and Billie Jean King, part of the Dodgers ownership. Stanton had 50 family and friends on hand.

"It hasn't fully sank in," he said. "It's going to be an amazing memory for all of our lives."

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The homer ended Stanton's career 0-for-7 skid in the game and at 111.2 mph, it was the hardest-hit homer in an All-Star Game tracked by Statcast. Also scoring was Jose Ramirez, tying the game 2-all.

Four pitches later, Buxton went deep to give the AL a 3-2 lead against a clearly frustrated Gonsolin, who took the loss.

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