Jesse Winker, Nick Castellanos hitless in All-Star Game as National League loses again

Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker combined to go 0-for-3 with a walk in the first All-Star Game appearances Tuesday.

The Cincinnati Reds teammates were part of a starting lineup that produced three hits and one run — a home run by catcher J.T. Realmuto, of the Philadelphia Phillies, in the fifth inning — at Coors Field in Denver. The American League, which has won eight straight All-Star Games and 15 of the last 18, won 5-2.

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Castellanos popped out to first base in the second inning, and Winker followed with a two-out walk.

In the fourth, Castellanos grounded into an inning-ending double play in his final at-bat. Winker grounded out to second base to lead off the next inning.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., of the Toronto Blue Jays, was named MVP after going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.

The Reds open the season half of the season at home Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.

From the Cincinnati Reds, Nick Castellanos!

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 14, 2021