The 2020 Mid-West Baseball League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 7th, 2020 in the home of the Pittsburgh Lumber Company.

“Special. recognition is given here to Brandon Hogan for taking on the past All-Star Games Project as he has helped out playing these and catching up not only with the MWBL but also with some past MWWL All-Star Games.  Thank you very much Brandon for helping out with these projects. I hope you enjoy the Mid-Baseball & Mid-West Winter League as much as we have the past 25 Years!”

STARTING PITCHERS:
Gerrit Cole 16-7 (2.40) vs. Zack Greinke 23-6 (2.52)

The Mid-West Baseball League’s All-Star Game dazzled fans with a spectacle of hits, runs, and show-stopping plays. Baseball aficionados couldn’t have asked for a better summer evening as the league’s finest took to the diamond to showcase their talents.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the game illuminated with a parade of runs. The scoreboard lit up like a pinball machine, each run adding to the excitement. From the very first inning, it was clear that the batters came prepared to swing for the fences, treating fans to an offensive masterclass. Continue reading →

The 2019 Mid-West Baseball League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 2nd, 2019 in the home of the Hollywood Werewolves.

“Special. recognition is given here to Brandon Hogan for taking on the past All-Star Games Project as he has helped out playing these and catching up not only with the MWBL but also with some past MWWL All-Star Games.  Thank you very much Brandon for helping out with these projects. I hope you enjoy the Mid-Baseball & Mid-West Winter League as much as we have the past 25 Years!”

STARTING PITCHERS:
Max Scherzer 27-5 (1.56) vs. Patrick Corbin 22-5 (2.30)

In a game where the crack of the bat was as rare as a cool breeze in August, the 2019 Mid-West Baseball League (MWBL) All-Star Game turned into a classic pitcher’s battle. Fans who filled the stadium expecting a slugfest were instead treated to a masterclass in pitching prowess from both sides.

From the very first inning, it was clear that runs would be at a premium. Patrick Corbin and Max Scherzer, starting pitchers for their respective teams, set the tone early. Corbin’s smooth delivery and sharp breaking balls kept hitters guessing, except Jose Ramirez, while Scherzer’s electric fastball had batters swinging at air. Continue reading →

The 2018 Mid-West Baseball League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 10th, 2018 in the home of the Columbus Explorers.

“Special. recognition is given here to Brandon Hogan for taking on the past All-Star Games Project as he has helped out playing these and catching up not only with the MWBL but also with some past MWWL All-Star Games.  Thank you very much Brandon for helping out with these projects. I hope you enjoy the Mid-Baseball & Mid-West Winter League as much as we have the past 25 Years!”

STARTING PITCHERS:
Clayton Kershaw 12-6 (2.06)
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Max Scherzer 23-4 (1.71)

In a dazzling display of baseball prowess, the 2018 All-Star Game concluded with a standout performance as one team established dominance in what can only be described as a pitching masterclass. 
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The 2017 Mid-West Baseball League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 11th, 2017 in the home of the Fremont Cannons.

“Special. recognition is given here to Brandon Hogan for taking on the past All-Star Games Project as he has helped out playing these and catching up not only with the MWBL but also with some past MWWL All-Star Games.  Thank you very much Brandon for helping out with these projects. I hope you enjoy the Mid-Baseball & Mid-West Winter League as much as we have the past 25 Years!”

STARTING PITCHERS:
Jon Lester 25-5 (1.82) vs. Noah Syndergaard 21-5 (2.00)

We’ve made it to another annual classic in the Mid-West Baseball League with the all-star game. The National League traveled to face the American League with a 4-game winning streak in the head-to-head matchup. This is great news as the A.L. holds the overall record at 12-8 through the first 20 renditions. It is the best of the best from the season getting one more crack at making fans happy. The A.L. decided to go with Noah Syndergaard as the starter and the N.L. countered with Jon Lester.

The N.L. got off to a hot start off Thor with singles by Charlie Blackmon, Francisco Lindor, and Joey Votto. Based loaded right from the get-go with no one out. Batting clean-up for the N.L. was Nolan Arenado and he got himself a pitch to hit but it just wasn’t enough as it was a long fly to right, however, Blackmon did score. 1-0 N.L. with only 1 out. Quickly the A.L. called to the pen and got Madison Bumgarner in to try and limit the damage to just 1. For the 2^nd batter in a row, the N.L. got themselves a sac fly from Robinson Cano and doubled the lead to 2. The man in the 6 hole was Adrian Beltre and Bumgarner probably never wants to face him again, Beltre gave a fastball down the middle a ride that Mike Trout could only watch in centerfield. Just like that 4-0. Syndergaard has himself an 81.00 ERA for his efforts. Continue reading →

The game was quiet for both squads until the bottom of the 4th Inning when Dee Gordon lead off with a squibber off the end of the bat, which hugged the third base line.  Josh Donaldson let it roll, but the ball refused to go foul & it ended up looking like a line drive in the box score, but it actually traveled about 27 feet.  Gordon didn’t take long & was off on the 1st pitch to Francisco Lindor.   Buster Posey made the throw down to 2nd Base, but Gordon snuck in with a Stolen Base. (North America was happy as Taco Bell gave away a free Taco on a steal in the All-Star Game).  After Lindor Struck Out & Charlie Blackmon flew out to center field, it was up to Joey Votto to give the N.L. Squad the lead.   Votto but the ball in play with a shot past Jose Altuve & on into right.  Gordon came around to score quite easily with his speed & the National League had a 1-0 lead. Continue reading →