WASHINGTON - The American League has won the home run derby that really counts.
The AL crushed five home runs in outlasting the National League, 8-6 in 10 innings at Washington. It's the sixth straight win for the junior circuit, which now leads the all-time series, 44-43-2.
Astros teammates Alex Bregman and George Springer homered to open the 10th against Ross Stripling of the Dodgers, one inning after Reds utility man Scooter Gennett tied it with a two-run blast. Indians outfielder Michael Brantley added a sacrifice fly to cap the AL's 10th-inning rally.
Reds first baseman Joey Votto provided the game's 10th and final home run to close the scoring. The previous record for home runs in an All-Star game was six.
Young Twins ace Jose' Berrios pitched a scoreless fifth inning by turning away three of four hitters he faced. Berrios did surrender one walk, but it did not hurt him.
The American League appeared to be in the driver's seat once Mariners shortstop Jean Segura belted a tiebreaking, three-run blast in the eighth. But outfielder Christian Yelich of the Brewers countered with a solo blast in the bottom half before Gennett went deep.
The game's first 12 runs were scored on homers. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Angels outfielder Mike Trout provided solo shots to put the AL ahead 2-0. The NL countered with solo shots by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and Rockies shortstop Trevor Story.
