Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Jose Quintana heads to the field for batting practice before the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneTodd Frazier takes a swing during batting practice before the All-Star Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneMembers of the National League team head to the outfield for a team photo.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta, with manager Terry Collins, during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox Chris Sale, left, with the Angels' Mike Trout and the Astros' Jose Altuve, after they took a team photo.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Addison Russell, No. 27, is greeted during player introductions.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneTodd Frazier takes a cut during the first round of the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler and Ben Zobrist during the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs Ben Zobrist, left, Anthony Rizzo, and Kris Bryant during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant, left, stands next to the Nationals' Bryce Harper during batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneBen Zobrist, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo have fun at the ESPN desk at Petco Park prior to the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneChris Sale, second from right, stands with American League teammates during batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneFamily time for Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs Ben Zobrist, left, Anthony Rizzo, and Kris Bryant during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneBen Zobrist, left, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo prepare to be interviewed during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo shags a ball in the outfield during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Jose Quintana during batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta with his son Cooper during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox's Jose Quintana throws a pitch.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox's Jose Quintana during batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJake Arrietta walks back to the dugout after a team photo.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneTodd Frazier during the first round of the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneBen Zobrist takes a photo while Cooper Arrieta gets excited during a performance by Giancarlo Stanton during the first round of the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAmerican League manager Ned Yost the White Sox's Chris Sale at the end of their team's win over the National League.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Todd Frazier during batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe Cubs' Kris Bryant homers in the first inning off White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale at the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneA woman during the "I Stand Up For" part of the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe National team infield with the four Cubs players while Jose Altuve was at bat during the second inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester after leaving the game in the sixth inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneChris Sale after the American League team's batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Todd Frazier walks back to the dugout at the end of the American League batting practice on Monday, July 11, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Todd Frazier during batting practice, before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneBoston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz leaves the game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneTodd Frazier competes in the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler returns a ball after signing it while talking to John Rizzo, Anthony's father, before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs' Ben Zobrist smiles in the dugout.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox's Jose Quintana heads to the field for batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAfter a pitching change, the All-Star Cubs infielders walk away from Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant is interviewed in the dugout after his first inning home run off White Sox's Chris Sale.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, right, stands with Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout after Trout's single in the bottom if the first inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester delivers in the 7th inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo with his dad John before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs Ben Zobrist, left, smiles with Jake Arrieta, center, during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneMiami Marlins relief pitcher Fernando Rodney signs autographs before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs Ben Zobrist, left, Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneKansas City Royals catcher Salvado Perez points toward the sky after touching the plate after his two-run home run in the second inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant, No. 17, during batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Todd Frazier reacts after losing to Giancarlo Stanton in the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAmerican League players hold up Stand Up For Cancer placards at the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneGiancarlo Stanton holds his trophy after winning the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Addison Russell during batting practice at the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Ben Zobrist walks on the field during the National League team batting practice.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox Chris Sale walks off the field after taking a team photo before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta with his son, Cooper, watch the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta and Dexter Fowler during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo with his girlfriend Emily Vakos before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe national anthem is performed by Rachel Platten before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo poses for a photo with his girlfriend while r Dexter Fowler holds his daughter before the start of the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Ben Zobrist leaves the dugout during batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Jose Quintana watches his teammates take a photo during batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs All-Star Anthony Rizzo, right, is greeted by teammates during introductions before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta, left, and Kris Bryant during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta with his son Cooper during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJoseph Castagnola holds up his 8-year-old son Luke while trying to catch a ball that someone was throwing into the stands.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneTodd Frazier takes a cut during the first round of the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo with his mom before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneBoston Red Sox's David Ortiz smiles during batting practice at the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneBoston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz leaves the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox's Chris Sale throws a warm up pitch at the start of the All-Star Game,.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneMets manager Terry Collins replaces Cubs pitcher Jon Lester in the seventh inning with two runners on base in the 7th inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant rounds the bases after homering off White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale in the first inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox's Chris Sale and Jose Quintana at the end of their team's win over the National League.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneChris Sale walks across the Petco Park field after the American League team's batting practice session before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs Ben Zobrist and Anthony Rizzo during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler, left, and Jake Arrieta with his son Cooper, during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant smiles during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe Cubs All-Star infield from left, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell, and Ben Zobrist sit in the dugout.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneThe National League team poses for a photo in the outfield before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs Ben Zobrist, left, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo during the National League team batting practice before the Home Run Derby.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs pitchers Jon Lester, left, and Jake Arrieta and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall during player introductions.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAll seven Cubs players tape an interview on the field before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneBoston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz holds Cooper while his father Jake Arrieta smiles.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers to Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox Chris Sale laughs with Angels' Mike Trout, after they took a team photo during batting practice before the All-Star Game.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs Ben Zobrist and Kris Bryant head back to the dugout after taking the team photo.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAll seven Cubs players walk off after they taping an interview on the field.
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The baseball All-Star Game has drawn a record-low national television rating for the second straight year.
The American League’s 4-2 victory over the NL in San Diego on Tuesday night got a 5.4 rating on Fox. The previous low was 6.6 last year for the game in Cincinnati.
Fox said Wednesday that the game drew a 10 share and 8.7 million viewers.
Chicago, however, had the third-highest ratings of all markets, with a 10.2 rating and a 19 share. (Kansas City was first at 18.8/30 and St. Louis was next at 10.4/17.)
Ratings represent the percentage of homes with televisions tuned to a program, the share is the percentage of households watching among TVs in use at the time.
Baseball remains the most-watched all-star game of the four major North American pro sports. Fox said Tuesday night’s game was its highest-rated telecast of the summer season.
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