MLB All Star Game on July 12th, 2016, FanFest plus from July 8th-12th at Petco Park in San Diego, Preview, Tickets, Post Coverage

Post Coverage on July 14th:

2016 MLB All-Star Game

July 12, 2016 / Petco Park

San Diego, CA

The 87th MLB All-Star Game provides a few visuals and mementos

The entire week of the MLB All-Star Fan Fest gave fans and baseball purists an opportunity to bathe in

the nostalgic beauty of the game of baseball itself, with the gorgeous skyline, palm trees and rolling hills

of San Diego as the backdrop. In the days leading up to the All-Star game on Tuesday, July 12, there

were several interviews and tributes to the late San Diego native and Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. At

times it was emotional…for fans and for players who shared their stories of playing with one of the

game’s greatest all-time hitters. To punctuate this occasion, everywhere you turn there were throwback

brown and yellow Padre uniforms, especially on Monday when every participant in the Home Run

Derby, regardless of their home team, wore the iconic (yet beautifully hideous) Padre uni.

Game day Tuesday started with the vigor and excitement you would expect from fans…as they flocked

to the Fan Fest exhibit hall, Pepsi Block Party on J Street, and of course Petco Park. The sun was out and

the sky was a bright blue. Although parking was a challenge and became more expensive the closer you

got to the park…all in all, the city of San Diego and the event coordinators were well organized and

ensured traffic and pedestrians proceeded to where they needed to be in orderly fashion.

As the game time approached, the crowds began to file into the entrances, where they were met with

friendly staff who made sure all bags and belongings were checked and security was ensured for the

fans in attendance. The pre-game ceremony began with the introduction of all the players from both

the National and American League sides, followed by an amazing display of patriotism from the Armed

Forces. As the National Anthem was being sung by Rachel Platten, the US Marines unfurled a gigantic

American Flag, which extended from one foul pole to the other. As the anthem come to a close, 6 US

Thunderbird Jets flew over the stadium—truly amazing.

The game itself got underway and for the most part did not feel like a gripping one. The AL jumped out

to an early lead by scoring runs in the second and third innings, but went hitless the rest of the way. The

NL has some opportunities, outhitting the AL 10-8, but did not capitalize with runners in scoring

position. The final score: 4-2 AL, which makes it 4 straight wins for the AL in the Summer Classic.

In a game that seemed like business as usual for the game’s best and brightest, it is important to note

that this also was David (Big Papi) Ortiz’ last All Star game, as he is retiring after this season. In his final

at bat, Ortiz was walked. This provided the opportunity for AL skipper Ned Yost to substitute a pinch

runner for Ortiz and give the fans a moment to give him the standing ovation his long successful career

in the Bigs deserves.

Eric Hosmer, of the defending World Series Champion Kansas City Royals…for his two-hit efforts,

including a home run in the second inning…won the 2016 All Star Game MVP award.

Thanks to the great city of San Diego, the week-long exhibits, Tony Gwynn tributes, and all the pomp

and circumstance of the ceremonial pre-game…the 2016 MLB All Star Game certainly provided the fans,

the players, and baseball alumni another classic memory to add to their scrapbook of nostalgia. It

proved that it isn’t necessarily about the actual game or the score…but the festivities associated with it

all, which brings generations together to celebrate America’s pastime.

 

Preview Below:

MLB ALL-STAR GAME,  FANFEST AND ALL-STAR SUNDAY TICKETS ON SALE

the MLB All-Star Game on July 12. San Diego Padres legends Trevor Hoffman and Dave Winfield have been named the official spokespeople of the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. They will be making a variety of appearances throughout All-Star Week including attending the family-friendly FanFest, ballpark events, community refurbishment projects and more.

Major League Baseball today announced that fans will be able to purchase tickets for All-Star FanFest

and All-Star Sunday, including the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball

Game, beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT. For 48 hours following the launch of tickets going on sale, a “Flash”

discount featuring a $10.00 FanFest ticket good for any time slot will be offered. The promo code for this

discount, which is valid online only, is FFAS. Tickets for All-Star FanFest and All-Star Sunday can be

purchased at the official website of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game (allstargame.com), the Padres

official website (padres.com), the Padres Advance Ticket Windows at Petco Park, and by calling 1-888-

FanFest. Mastercard, the preferred card of Major League Baseball, is an accepted form of payment.

MLB ALL-STAR FANFEST

MLB All-Star FanFest at the San Diego Convention Center, which opens on

Friday, July 8 th and runs through Tuesday, July 12 th , is the world’s largest interactive

baseball theme park with more than 40 attractions for fans of all ages. Throughout

the show floor, fans will have the chance to take photos and get autographs with

former Padres players, MLB legends and Hall of Famers; practice their baseball

skills during clinics taught by former and current MLB players; swing like their favorite Major Leaguers in the

batting cages; view a collection of MLB trophies and take a photo with the Commissioner’s Trophy, presented

to the World Series Champion; explore exhibits from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and

MLB All-Star FanFest attractions are included in the price of admission, and the only additional costs

are for concessions and memorabilia. Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for children ages 12 and under

(children two and under are admitted free), senior citizens and military personnel. FanFest tickets are sold on

a timed-entry basis, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to get preferred entry times.

MLB ALL-STAR SUNDAY

Single game tickets to MLB All-Star Sunday are offered at a range of prices beginning as low as $25. Included

in the price of an All-Star Sunday ticket is one single admission ticket to All-Star FanFest for Friday, Monday or Tuesday.

All-Star Sunday includes the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and the All-Star

Legends & Celebrity Softball Game. The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game showcases

top Minor League prospects and has featured current Padres Wil Myers (2011, 2012),

Melvin Upton, Jr. (2004, 2005) and more. Other players who have competed in both

the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and the MLB All-Star Game include Kris Bryant,

Miguel Cabrera, Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw, Andrew McCutchen, Mike Trout and more.

The All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game will feature stars from film, music, television, digital

and more teaming up with Hall of Famers and MLB and San Diego baseball greats to compete in a six-inning

exhibition game immediately following the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Past

celebrity participants have included Snoop Dogg, Larry Fitzgerald, Jon Hamm, Olivia

Holt, Jimmy Kimmel, Macklemore, Maya Moore, Jerry Rice, Rob Riggle, Chris Rock,

Jordin Sparks, Kate Upton and more. The game has also featured a collection of Hall

of Famers including Rollie Fingers, Rickey Henderson, Paul Molitor, Ozzie Smith and more.

MLB All-Star Week includes the 87 th MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park (July 12 th ), Gatorade All-Star

Workout Day featuring the Home Run Derby (July 11 th ), All-Star Sunday featuring the SiriusXM All-Star

Futures Game and All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game (July 10 th ), All-Star FanFest at the San Diego

Convention Center (July 8 th –12 th ), plus a lineup of additional events taking place around the city.

For more MLB All-Star Week information, please visit

www.allstargame.com , @AllStarGame.