Young's sacrifice ends marathon MLB all-star contest

NEW YORK (AFP) — Michael Young drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 15th inning, giving the American League a 4-3 win over the National League and capping the longest all-star game in history.

Young's hit to right field scored Justin Morneau in the 15th inning Tuesday in the final all-star classic at historic Yankee Stadium which is due to be torn down in November.

J.D. Drew helped the AL rally for the win in the marathon game by hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning that erased the NL's 2-0 lead.

Brad Lidge (0-1) - the last pitcher left on the NL side - loaded the bases in the 15th before Texas' Young lifted a high fly to right.

Corey Hart fired to the plate, but the throw was slightly off centre, allowing Morneau to slide ...