75th All Star Game
Page 1 of this photo essay showed scenes from the build-up of this big
event. Here on page 2, it's showtime!
Taking the field
As the scoreboard and video screen indicates, Muhammed
Ali was helped to the mound to assist in the ceremonial first pitch.
On the right, the National Leaguers take the field before
the top of the first inning. Note the bizarre artwork on the infield
dirt between the bases. Let's hope this doesn't because a fad!
The Rocket gets rocked, and honored
As flash bulbs popped around Minute Maid Park, Houston
resident Roger "Rocket" Clemens delivered the first pitch
of the 75th All Star Game. As it turned out, this moment was the high-point
of his stint in the game, as he was rocked for six runs in the top
of the first.
Several innings later, a ceremony was held in his honor.
Commissioner Selig presented Clemens with a Historic Achievement Award,
all the more fitting because it was done in his hometown.
Alfonso is your MVP
By no means did he have the most famous name among the
Stars playing in this game, but the AL's Alfonso Soriano was the star
that shone the most brightly. On the left, he is rounding the bases
after blasting a two-run homer in the first. He added another hit
in the third inning, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
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