The game made its return after a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic. It was supposed to be in Atlanta but was moved to Denver due to the state of Georgia’s laws that limit voting access. Rather than being its traditional quilt of jerseys from around the league, the game was played in hideous, bland jerseys and their garish hat cousins.
Still, baseball is a constant, and once the game found its footing, it felt like so many of the Midsummer Classics that came before it. The American League got its eighth straight win behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.