During the pregame ceremonies of the 88th All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, Robinson Cano caught a ceremonial first pitch from Juan Marichal as part of a tribute to eight Latin-born Hall of Famers. In the 10th inning on Tuesday, Cano built upon his own legacy with a home run off Wade Davis that lifted the American League to a 2-1 win over the National League.
Cano’s drive to right field extended the AL’s winning streak in the Midsummer Classic to five straight years. The moment also had extra meaning for Cano, a native of the Dominican Republic, because he took part in the pregame festivities.
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