Pablo Sandoval highlighted a historic five-run first inning with a bases-loaded triple, and Melky Cabrera, the game's Most Valuable Player, went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in the fourth inning to spark the National League's third consecutive victory, an 8-0 shellacking of the American League.

Pablo Sandoval highlighted a historic five-run first inning with a bases-loaded triple, and Melky Cabrera, the game's Most Valuable Player, went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in the fourth inning to spark the National League's third consecutive victory, an 8-0 shellacking of the American League.

It was a perfect night for Tony La Russa, his longtime first lieutenant Dave Duncan and the rest of the 2011 Cardinals' coaches. They got one last night together and best of all, one last win.

It was a perfect night for Tony La Russa, his longtime first lieutenant Dave Duncan and the rest of the 2011 Cardinals' coaches. They got one last night together and best of all, one last win.

Robinson Cano stood rigidly near second base on Tuesday night, never daring to outstretch his palm from his pinstriped uniform to congratulate Melky Cabrera during a home-run trot, though he was happy for his good friend. It wasn't the right time to celebrate, not with the American League hurtling toward an 8-0 All-Star Game loss to the National League.

Robinson Cano stood rigidly near second base on Tuesday night, never daring to outstretch his palm from his pinstriped uniform to congratulate Melky Cabrera during a home-run trot, though he was happy for his good friend. It wasn't the right time to celebrate, not with the American League hurtling toward an 8-0 All-Star Game loss to the National League.

Wade Miley won twice on Tuesday. As far as he is concerned, he won when he stepped onto the field for the first time as a member of the National League All-Stars, and he was victorious again a few hours later, after he faced two batters in an 8-0 win over the American League in the 83rd All-Star Game.

With a single and two rousing ovations from the Kansas City crowd, Chipper Jones' final All-Star Game became that latest chapter in the Braves veteran's storied career on Tuesday night.

In typical fashion, Bryce Harper was at the center of some notable moments. In typical fashion, Gio Gonzalez and Stephen Strasburg put up zeros. It wasn't a perfect night or a straight path for the Nationals' three participants in the 83rd All-Star Game, but it was certainly a memorable and enjoyable night.

Andrew McCutchen and Joel Hanrahan noted with pride the significance of the Pirates being represented by at least two All-Stars for the second consecutive season.

A's reliever Ryan Cook has a couple of strikeouts to remember his first All-Star Game by — against National League rookie phenom Bryce Harper and the Mets' David Wright, no less.

There was some comfort for Orioles closer Jim Johnson as he made his first All-Star appearance on Tuesday. As the righty entered the game in the eighth inning and peered in for the signs, the catcher was Matt Wieters, the man who catches him regularly in Baltimore. If he looked out to center field, he could see Adam Jones, another teammate.

The NL struck for five runs against American League ace Justin Verlander in the first inning and cruised to an 8-0 victory in the 83rd All-Star Game on Tuesday night with 40,933 fans packing Kauffman Stadium.

The NL struck for five runs against American League ace Justin Verlander in the first inning and cruised to an 8-0 victory in the 83rd All-Star Game on Tuesday night with 40,933 fans packing Kauffman Stadium.

While accepting Tony La Russa's invitation to be a coach for the NL All-Stars, Ron Roenicke initiated a series of discussions about their differences. Both men say those talks will continue through the summer.

Billy Butler was the only player representing the Royals, who hosted the All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. He was given an uproarious ovation when introduced before the game and received standing ovations for each of his two plate appearances.

Chipper Jones of the Braves just played his final Midsummer Classic, and after the game he was asked for his cap by Brad Horn of the Hall the Fame. Jones — who likely will join his own artifacts as an inductee one day — didn't stop there.