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The American League out-pitched the National League to earn a 3-0 win at Citi Field on Tuesday night, halting a three-game losing streak at the Midsummer Classic and earning home-field advantage for the World Series. 

With no real standouts for the MVP award, Mariano Rivera, who pitched a perfect eighth inning, was given the honor in sort of a lifetime achievement fashion:

Mariano Rivera has pitched in the final All-Star Game of his Hall of Fame career.

The New York Yankees closer is the best of all time, and he made one final trip to the mound during the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday night.

Citi Field erupted when Mo came onto the field, with both fans and fellow players saluting one of the greatest players in baseball history.

The most entertaining play of the 2013 MLB All-Star Game didn't air on your television.

With the Fox cameras turned away and radio broadcasters delving into baseball-related topics, a Citi Field security guard executed the perfect tackle on an attention-seeking fan.

Manny Machado did it again.

The Baltimore Orioles' talented young third baseman showed off his cannon of an arm during the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.

Machado robbed what looked to be a clear hit for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who hit a rocket down the third base line. Goldschmidt looked like he could cruise into first, but Machado took away the hit.

With the All Star break officially underway, many of the Texas Rangers will get the opportunity to rest up after a long first half of the season. With the exception of Joe Nathan, Yu Darvish and Nelson Cruz, the entire Texas Rangers organization will use this four day break to recharge and get ready for the long haul ahead.

The New York Mets broke out an American flag that can only be described as massive.

The 2013 MLB All-Star Game got kicked off with a typical patriotic salute on Tuesday night, and during that tribute the mammoth flag was unveiled.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey isn't making any friends in the Bronx.

The National League's starting pitcher for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game plunked Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano in the first inning of Tuesday night's contest, causing him to leave the game.

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Cliff Lee was not happy with his reception at the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.

The New York Mets' Matt Harvey nailed Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano in the right knee with a 96 mph fastball in the first inning of the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.

Cano would be forced to leave the game in the top of the first.

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Cal Ripken Jr. joins Behind the Mic just as MLB holds one of its most celebrated events in New York City, the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. While Cal was obviously in town for the game, he was also in town because he's been working on providing children in need with eye exams and new eyeglasses fitted with Transitions lenses while teaching the kids life lessons through baseball.