MLB All-Star Game: 5 things to watch for tonight

If last night’s Home Run Derby was the appetizer, we’re in for some main course. What should fans look out for in tonight’s MLB All-Star Game?

Though fans didn’t get to see the Giancarlo Stanton vs. Aaron Judge matchup nearly everyone was hoping for last night, the 2017 Home Run Derby still delivered plenty of thrills (and moonshots). Judge overcame a serious challenge from Justin Bour in the first round en route to taking the crown, blasting a total of 47 homers in the process. All in all, it was a great start to MLB All-Star Game week.

Tonight, the attention turns to the main event. The National and American Leagues will square off in the 88th Midsummer Classic. Home field advantage in the World Series is no longer on the line, but these are professional competitors and they’ll be eager to gain bragging rights for the next 12 months.

Whether it “counts” or not, the All-Star Game always provides a much-needed rest in the middle of a 162-game marathon. It’s also a nice time for baseball fans to appreciate and reflect on the rich history and tradition of the game, as well as the abundance of talent we are privileged to enjoy today.

But what will make this year’s game especially unique and exciting for those who tune in? In most cases, it simply comes down to the prodigious talent of the players involved. When you put the best in the business all in one place, amazing things tend to happen.

So let’s take a look at five big things fans should be watching for tonight. See it all unfold beginning at 7:30 PM ET on FOX.

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