Box Score 7/12: All-Star Game (sort of) sizzles in extra innings

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Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what were reading while thanking our lucky stars last night's All-Star Game didn't end in a tie (again). 

Happy birthday today to Jordyn Wieber, Dan Boyle, Kristi Yamaguchi and Julio Cesar Chavez. On this date in 1979 the White Sox hosted the infamous "Disco Demolition" night at Comiskey Park that led to a forfeiture of the second game in the double-header against the Tigers.  

Daily brain workout

Name every MLB All-Star Game MVP in our 'Bryce Harper wants to change the game' quiz. 

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Around the league

• It's time to retire Roberto Clemente's number 21. [ESPN Deportes] 
• With penalty controversy behind her, Lexi Thompson ready for U.S. Women’s Open. [Excelle Sports]
• Overwatch is getting a city-based esports league with Robert Kraft as an owner. [TechCrunch]

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