2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
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Title	2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Visitor team	American League
Home team	National League
Date	July 11, 2006
Stadium	PNC Park
City	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Managers	American League: Ozzie Guillén, National League: Phil Garner
Mvp	Michael Young
Attendance	38,904
Television	Fox Broadcasting Company
Announcers	Joe Buck, Tim McCarver

2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The 77th edition of the Midsummer Classic was played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, on July 11, 2006. The game featured the best players from the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), with the AL winning 3-2. The game was broadcast on the Fox Broadcasting Company network, with Joe Buck and Tim McCarver providing the commentary, and was also available on XM Satellite Radio and ESPN Radio.

● Game Summary

The game started with a strong pitching performance by the AL's Kenny Rogers of the Detroit Tigers, who pitched two scoreless innings. The NL's Brad Penny of the Los Angeles Dodgers also pitched well, but the AL scored two runs in the top of the first inning, thanks to a Derek Jeter single and a Vladimir Guerrero double. The NL tied the game in the bottom of the second inning, with David Wright of the New York Mets hitting a home run. The AL took the lead again in the top of the ninth inning, with Michael Young of the Texas Rangers hitting a two-run triple, earning him the MVP Award. The game also featured players like Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals, Andruw Jones of the Atlanta Braves, and Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners.

● Rosters

The AL roster included players like Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins, Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees, and Scott Kazmir of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The NL roster featured players like Greg Maddux of the Chicago Cubs, Tom Glavine of the New York Mets, and Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres. Other notable players who participated in the game included Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees, Carlos Beltrán of the New York Mets, and Jason Bay of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rosters also included players from the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Houston Astros.

● Game Events

The game featured several notable events, including a pre-game ceremony honoring the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the Baseball Hall of Fame. The ceremony included appearances by Buck O'Neil and Frank Robinson. The game also featured a performance by Lee Greenwood, who sang God Bless the U.S.A.. The National Anthem was performed by Chris Young of the Chicago White Sox. The game was also attended by several notable figures, including Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II, and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.

● Balloting

The starters for the game were chosen by fan balloting, with the top vote-getters at each position earning a starting spot. The AL starters included Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox at catcher, Mark Teixeira of the Texas Rangers at first base, Robinson Canó of the New York Yankees at second base, Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees at shortstop, and Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees at third base. The NL starters included Paul Lo Duca of the New York Mets at catcher, Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals at first base, Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies at second base, Edgar Rentería of the Atlanta Braves at shortstop, and Scott Rolen of the St. Louis Cardinals at third base. The balloting process also included players from the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and Colorado Rockies.

● Venue

The game was played at PNC Park, which is located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The stadium is situated along the Allegheny River and offers stunning views of the Pittsburgh skyline. PNC Park is considered one of the best ballparks in Major League Baseball, with a seating capacity of over 38,000. The stadium has hosted several notable events, including the 2006 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby and the MLB All-Star Game FanFest. The game was also supported by several local organizations, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau. Category:2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game