National 7, American League 3
A game-by-game countdown to the 87th All-Star Game, July 12 at Petco Park, from the first All-Star Game in Chicago to the 2015 contest in Cincinnati.
July 10, 1956, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Starting pitchers: Bob Friend, Pirates; Billy Pierce, White Sox.
Managers: Walter Alston, Dodgers; Casey Stengel, Yankees.
Highlight: There’s not much better than seeing Hall of Famers hit home runs. The Giants’ Willie Mays homered in the fourth inning as the NL took a 3-0 lead.