For the second time in franchise history, the New York Mets will host the Midsummer Classic. The 2013 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for play on Tuesday, July 16th at Citi Field in Flushing, NY, and it will mark the first time the Mets have hosted the event since the 1964 All-Star Game took place at Shea Stadium. In similar fashion to 1964, the game will serve as a marvelous showcase for the team to exhibit their new stadium. Citi Field opened next to Shea back in 2009, and this year, nearly 42,000 fans will convene inside to witness 68 of the world’s best baseball players live in action. Just like previous seasons, the MLB All-Star Game will decide which league will earn home-field advantage in the 2013 World Series, so it’s sure to be one of the most hotly contested games of the year.
In addition to the 84th MLB All-Star Game, Citi Field will host all of Major League Baseball’s traditional All-Star events, including the State Farm Home Run Derby, the XM All-Star Futures Game, and various community events. Last season, Melky Cabrera claimed MVP honors in front of a sold-out crowd at Kauffman Stadium as the National League dominated the American League, 8-0. From there, his San Francisco Giants made the best of their home-field advantage and swept the Detroit Tigers in the World Series, 4-0. History has shown the Big Apple to be a fantastic host, so fans can look forward to another stellar showdown. Be sure to purchase your 2013 MLB All-Star Game tickets as soon as possible to witness the battle for league supremacy and bragging rights live inside Citi Field.
