Mauer's night in the All-Star Game

July 11, 2012 at 11:54AM
Joe Mauer singled in the ninth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo. The National League won 8-0. (Jim Anderson/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

MAUER'S NIGHT

His entrance: Mike Napoli started the game at catcher, and Matt Wieters replaced him in the sixth inning. Mauer entered at first base in the eighth.

What he did: Leading off the ninth inning against Diamondbacks lefty Wade Miley, Mauer lined a single up the middle, making him 3-for-9 in All-Star play.

What he said: "Obviously, I was a little surprised [to be playing first base], but I brought my first baseman's glove along just in case, and I'm glad I did."

JOE CHRISTENSEN

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