[2] The American League roster included 9 future Hall of Fame players, denoted by italics.

[2][3][4] The National League roster included 8 future Hall of Fame players, denoted by italics.

[2][4] While the starters were elected by the fans, the batting orders and starting pitchers were selected by the managers.

[2][5] The American League opened the scoring immediately off of NL starter Vida Blue.

[6][7] The AL added another run in the top of the third inning, again started by a Rod Carew lead off triple.

With Reggie Smith pinch hitting for Vida Blue, Bowa stole second base.

[6][7] The score remained tied at three until the bottom of the eighth inning, when Goose Gossage came in to pitch for the AL. Steve Garvey led off the inning with a triple, and scored when Gossage threw a wild pitch with Dave Concepción batting.