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title: "American League Shuts Out National League in MLB All-Star Game; Cody Bellinger Named MVP, a Topic of Interest in Myrtle Beach"
url: https://www.heremyrtlebeach.com/2026/07/18/american-league-shuts-national-league-mlb-2/
date: 2026-07-18T13:43:21+00:00
modified: 2026-07-18T13:43:21+00:00
author: "Susana M. Fajardo"
categories: ["Sports"]
site: "HERE Myrtle Beach"
attribution: "HERE Myrtle Beach"
---

# American League Shuts Out National League in MLB All-Star Game; Cody Bellinger Named MVP, a Topic of Interest in Myrtle Beach

*Source: [HERE Myrtle Beach](https://www.heremyrtlebeach.com/2026/07/18/american-league-shuts-national-league-mlb-2/) — July 18, 2026 by Susana M. Fajardo*

The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game held Tuesday, July 14, in Philadelphia. The victory marked the first time the American League had shut out the National League in the annual midsummer classic since 2013.

Cody Bellinger was named the game’s Most Valuable Player for his pivotal role in the American League’s offense. Bellinger initiated the scoring in the first inning, setting a tone that the National League ultimately could not overcome. The American League’s pitching staff maintained the shutout through all nine innings, preventing the National League from putting any runs on the board.

The 4-0 final score underscored a dominant performance by the American League roster, showcasing both strong offensive execution early in the game and sustained defensive and pitching prowess throughout. The outcome adds another chapter to the history of the MLB All-Star Game, highlighting a rare shutout performance in an event typically known for high-scoring affairs.

### Why it matters in Myrtle Beach

National sporting events like the MLB All-Star Game resonate with the vibrant sports culture found across Myrtle Beach and Horry County. While the game itself took place hundreds of miles away, the discussion and interest generated by such a significant event, particularly a rare shutout, often extend to local communities. Residents of Myrtle Beach, including those involved in youth sports through the Horry County School District or patrons of establishments in areas like The Market Common, often follow these national narratives. The performance of players like Cody Bellinger and the American League’s dominant win become topics of conversation, contributing to the broader engagement with baseball that is a part of the leisure and recreational life in Myrtle Beach.