National League shortstop Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies turns a double play over American League slugger Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning Tuesday night in the All-Star Game, held at Citi Field in New York, home of the Mets. (Elsa, Getty Images) NEW YORK — Baseball loves legendary matchups. Babe Ruth vs. Ty Cobb. Sandy Koufax vs. Juan Marichal. Bob Gibson against anyone. It's hard to beat two leagues squaring off for supremacy, though the National League's annual summer staredown with the American League struggles to boil blood when the players exchange hugs and wear cleats that burn retinas. It's an exhibition, regardless of the fact home-field advantage in...
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