Soriano Named MVP in All Star Game Showcase
Alfonso Soriano earned the American League MVP after a three run homer off Roger Clemens in the first inning and a 2-for-3 night. The Rangers outfielder, traded from the Yankees for Alex Rodriguez, capped a season of high votes and strong play, praising his mother as he accepted the award.
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AL strikes early against Clemens in All-Star win
The All-Star Game featured a heated Piazza Clemens feud still simmering pregame. Clemens worked through a rough start as Mulder and Rodriguez traded key moments, with Jeter hitting 3-for-3 and Ortiz homering. The AL built a 6-0 lead, Clemens earned a late ovation, and the teams set a high-scoring pace in Houston.
Ali Inspires Awe at All-Star Ceremony in Houston
Muhammad Ali attended the All-Star game in Minute Maid Park, facing a mix of cheers and nerves as Derek Jeter and others met him on the field. The 62-year-old legend, returning to Houston where he fought four times, shared a playful moment with a young fan and posed for photos while a crowd of 41 886 roared. Some protesters urged him to skip the ceremony amid local racial inequity concerns, but commissioner Bud Selig defended the tribute.
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