National League dominates All-Star game

By The Associated Press

July 10, 2012 | 9:54 p.m. CDT

The National League scored five runs in the first inning and beat the American League 8-0 at the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Kansas City, Mo.

National League's Pablo Sandoval, of the San Francisco Giants, hits a three-run triple during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. | Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

American League's Jose Bautista, of the Toronto Blue Jays, catches a fly ball hit by National League's Ryan Braun, of the Milwaukee Brewers, during the second inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. | Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

National League's Chipper Jones, of the Atlanta Braves, waves to the crowds during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the American League, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. Jones is planning to retire at the end of the season. | Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press