First built in 1923, Yankee Stadium has held many memories including the 26 World Series Champions, papal masses, other religious rallies and entertaining matches. This being the last year for the house that Ruth built, it made sense for the house to host the All-Star game before the walls came down.
The ceremony began with the naming of the American and National league rosters, and as well as a tribute to the many hall of famers including: Ozzie Smith, Hank Aaron, etc.
The Starting pitchers for the game were as posted: Pitching for the American League was Cliff Lee (Indians) and for the National league Ben Sheets (Brewers).
Throughout the first few innings of the game, it seemed to progress as each batter just swung and really nobody made an effort to bring in a run. It wasn't until later in the game when for the National league, Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday hit a Homerun off Angels pitcher Ervin Santana to put the NL up 1-0. The National league would add another run on an Adrian G. (Padres) rbi to put them up 2-0.
In the bottom of the 7th, Reds pitcher E.Volquez pitched to Red Sox outfielder J.D Drew who hit a two run Homerun to tie the game at 2-2. 
After that, the really game began with the American league giving up another run on an error when Red Sox closer Jonathan .P and the defense allowed the National League to take the lead at 3-2. In the bottom of the same 8th inning, the AL would come back when Mets pitcher Billy Wagner allowed a hit to Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore. Sizemore would then steal second base, and thanks to Rays 3rd baseman E.Longoria who hit a double bringing in Sizemore and tying the game at 3-3.
The game eventually went into extra innings, and everybody did all that they could to win the game. Yankees closer M.Rivera did all that he could to keep the game going, and thanks to him the AL was still alive. The star of the extra innings game had to be both bullpens and defense for the American and National league. During this time we saw three errors from Marlins 2nd baseman Dan Uggla. A great assist from Pirates OF Nate McLouth to home plate to prevent the AL from winning the game. During this time we also saw both teams load the bases, but could not bring anybody home due to the excellent defense from both teams. Towards the 14th inning of the game, the AL had no more bench players and were left with only Rays pitcher S.Kazmir in the pen. Meanwhile the NL had used the majority of their bench players and were left with Phillies closer Brad Lidge.
It was finally in the bottom of the 15th when the AL would put this game away. They would face Brad Lidge, and it began with a single from Twins 1B Justin Morneau, another from Rays catcher D.Navarro, and a walk to J.D Drew. With the bases loaded Rangers shortstop Micheal Young hit a sac fly to right. Brewers OF Corey Hart threw to home plate while Morneau was tagging and just by a hair... the AL had finally won and everyone could go to sleep.
A big congrats to Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D Drew who won the MVP for the All-Star game. He went 2-4 with the 2 run HR that got the AL hitting. He also had a stolen base.
All I can say is what an all-star game and for me even as a Sox fan, it's going to be difficult to see Yankee Stadium be teared down, so I'll let this sign say it all: 
