![]() It was déjà vu all over again for Billy Pierce. In addition to Fox’s performance, Miñoso had two hits and Trucks got the save. Kell and Fain weren’t able to play because of injuries. In addition to Fox (2B) the Sox had Minnie Miñoso (OF), Chico Carrasquel (SS), Sandy Consuegra (P), Bob Keegan (P), Sherm Lollar (C), Virgil Trucks (P), George Kell (3B) and Ferris Fain (1B) on the team. The nine players are the franchise record. It was played in Cleveland and the AL won a slugfest, 11-9, thanks to Nellie Fox who drove in the winning runs on a single in the eighth inning off of Carl Erskine. The White Sox had a total of nine representatives for the American League in the annual All-Star Game. Joining Billy were teammates Chico Carrasquel (SS), Nellie Fox (2B), Ferris Fain(1B) and Minnie Miñoso (OF). Billy threw three innings, allowing only one hit. Sox pitcher Billy Pierce started the All-Star Game at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field. This was the game where Ted Williams broke his elbow hitting the unpadded outfield wall. The Sox representative on that day was pitcher Ray Scarborough, who was acquired earlier in the season from Washington. The All-Star Game returned to Comiskey Park and saw the National League win 4-3, in 13 innings, on a home run by Red Schoendienst. Dykes scored the first-ever All-Star run. The Sox representatives in that first game were Jimmy Dykes (3B) and Al Simmons (OF). The AL won the game, 4-2, thanks to a home run by Babe Ruth. The Sox won a coin flip with the Cubs for the right to host the game that was the idea of Chicago Tribune sports editor Arch Ward. The first-ever All-Star Game was played at Comiskey Park. Here’s a look at the best moments: July 6, 1933 Through the years, White Sox players and the stadium itself have been an important historical fixture in the All-Star affair. 368, with 14 hits and five RBIs) Next up is shortstop Luke Appling with seven games (.444 average, four hits, two RBIs) and then four players with six: shortstop Luis Aparicio, first baseman Paul Konerko (.500 average, four hits, two doubles, two RBIs), catcher Sherm Lollar and outfielder Minnie Miñoso (.300 average, six hits, two doubles, two RBIs) More exclusive games will be selected in the coming weeks.For position players, you’ve got second baseman Nellie Fox with 12 All-Star appearances, a Sox record that likely will never be broken. The game will serve as the first national game following the 2022 MLB All-Star break. In addition, ESPN will exclusively televise several MLB games throughout the season, including the second-half opener on Thursday, July 21, when the Los Angeles Dodgers host their rivals, the San Francisco Giants at 10 p.m. Game selections for dates listed as “TBD” will be determined up to two weeks prior. MLB Little League Classic presented by GEICO: Boston Red Sox vs. (Updated on August 8 to reflect added game selections) Date
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