Baseball for dummies (all-star game edition)

By: Cristina Hauerstein

As a hockey writer, it's hard to write about any other sport, but one of the biggest MLB events happened this past week and it's a good spot to start writing about the sport.

Now, if you're reading this, I hope you are also another hockey fan willing to learn the amazing world of baseball. If you're a baseball fan, sit back and enjoy my dumbed down version of the All-Star game.

The 92nd all-star game took place at the Dodger's Stadium in Los Angeles on July 19th. The American League (AL) won just by 3-2 against the National League (NL). It is the AL's 9th straight win and they are also 47-43 against the NL, according to the MLB website showing which teams have dominating players this past decade.

Giancarlo Stanton, who plays for the New York Yankees as a Right Fielder (aka, defenseman) and designated hitter (two-way player), was the All-Star MVP this year. Stanton hit the ball at 111.7 MPH. For those who are more familiar with hockey, Victor Hedman, defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning, recorded a 103.2 MPH slapshot in the 2022 All-Star Weekend for the NHL and an average slapshot in hockey is right under 90 MPH, so yeah, a 111.7 MPH hit is pretty fast.

Other star events were how Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols were at the All-Star game for the 12th and 11th time per David Adler. They were elected by MLB, rather than fan vote, because of their history in the game and future Hall of Fame status. They both got to play in the game. There was a tribute pre-game for Jackie Robinson (MLB legend and all of famer), and also for his wife, Rachel Robinson where she turned 100 years old on Tuesday. A few of the boys were also mic'ed up during the game, you can find it in the MLB's website and on YouTube, I recommend watching it.

Overall the 92nd all-star was a success in many areas. Any hot takes on the game? Go to the forum and comment them. Remember to subscribe to comment it.