National League 5, American League 1
W: Clippard L: Wilson
If the Brewers can make it to the World Series, they can thank Prince Fielder and the National League All-Stars for getting home field advantage.
Fielder hit a three-run homer to left-center field that bounced off the top of the wall to get out of the park. It did not matter that it barely got over the fence because it was the clear difference in the National League's victory over the American League.
Prince took a lot of heat from the Arizona fans over the last two days. He was booed constantly throughout the Home Run Derby last night until his five for five swing off impressed the crowd enough to let out cheers.
It was not much different tonight as Fielder was booed when he came out of the dugout during the introduction of the players. In the third inning he attempted an extremely difficult basket catch, but when the ball popped out of this glove the crowd was ruthless. Fielder glared over at the fans above the dugout and gave a little smirk. Every Milwaukee fan and then some prayed for a little redemption. When he blasted the opposite field home run, the Chase Field crowd could not help themselves but rise to their feet in applause and celebration. His unbelievable resilience in this game makes him the right choice for MVP.
An All-Star Most Valuable Player Award is nice but I am sure Prince would prefer to add a couple more MVP awards this season, such as a National League and World Series MVP. Those would be a nice touch next to his Home Run Derby trophy.
Rickie Weeks was unable to record a hit but still had a good All-Star game as he stole a base and scored a run in a winning effort.
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