Good morning A’s fans and happy All-Star Game Day!
The Midsummer Classic will have its 94th iteration this evening in Atlanta, the first time the city has hosted an All-Star Week since 2000 at the old Turner Field. The American League currently leads the all-time series 48-44-2 and will look to make it two straight wins after last year’s victory. The AL in general has been the dominant force in the yearly contest, winning 10 of the last 11 games and 22 of their last 26. The home-field advantage for the World Series rule is long gone but the pomp and ceremony that is the All-Star Game always brings out the best in these competitors.