THE PREVIOUS TIMES
The 2014 All-Star Game will be the third in which the Twins have played host to the Midsummer Classic. The previous two:
1965 • MET STADIUM
Result: NL 6, AL 5
MVP: Juan Marichal, SF pitcher
• Harmon Killebrew's two-run homer helped the AL tie the game after falling behind 5-0, but Ron Santo drove in Willie Mays with the decisive run in the seventh inning.
1985 • METRODOME
Result: NL 6, AL 1
MVP: Lamarr Hoyt, SD pitcher
• Ozzie Virgil hit a two-run single off Bert Blyleven, Willie McGee added a two-run double in the ninth inning and NL pitchers held the AL All-Stars to five singles.
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