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Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL's 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 4 min read
Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport.“I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.He didn't. And the hitters were not laughing.Ce...
Key takeaway Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter that led the American League over the National League 4-0 in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The American League's dominant performance in the All-Star Game is a welcome distraction for Houston area baseball fans, who have been following the game with interest. While no players from the Houston Astros were mentioned as participating in this game, the city's rich baseball history and passionate fan base make any baseball success story relevant to local sports enthusiasts. The fact that the game was a shutout, with the AL pitchers combining for 27 strikeouts, will likely resonate with fans who appreciate strong pitching performances. As the second half of the season gets underway, Houston fans will be watching to see if the Astros can replicate some of the dominance shown by the AL All-Stars, particularly in their pitching staff. With the Astros competing in the same league as some of the All-Star players, their upcoming matchups will be worth keeping an eye on.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport.“I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.He didn't. And the hitters were not laughing.Ce...
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