American League Wins Another MLB ALLSTAR Game

It was 5-4 vicotry by the American League over the National League in the annual traditional ALLSTAR Game held at A,T & T Park in San FRancisco last night.

Overnight television ratings reports indicate a drop in veiwership on television. Tuesday night drew an 8.4 rating and 15 share on Fox, averaging 12.5 million viewers.
That's a drop of about 2 million fans who watched at home.

The game was not without controversy.

Albert Pujols, of the St. Louis Cardinals, was upset because he did not get to play.

Pujols is a six-time ALLSTAR, who finished more than a half million votes behind starting first baseman Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brwers.

Pujols along with Texas Rangers' shortstop Michael Young the game's MVP in 2007 -- were the only position players who didn't get into the game. When the 2002 competition ended in an extra-innings tie, managers have tended to hold a hitter back just in case.

Since 2003 the pennant winner of the league winning the ALLSTAR Game has been awarded home field advantage for the upcoming World Series.

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