Although it was a close game most of the way, the MGL pulled away with a 5-run 9th inning to easily defeat the SJL, 7-0, in the 1977 All-Star game.
L.A.'s young catcher Jason Ott as named MVP. It should be noted that with Ott and Elvis Iniguez, Boston's 24-year old fan favorite and defensive stalwart, leading the way, it is becoming a golden era for catchers in the WPK.
Denver's
Ben Flynn gets credit for the win in his first All-Star game. Rich White played the entire game at short, driving in the first run of the game with his 5th inning single and drawing an important walk in the midst of the 9th run rally while also playing his usual superb defense.
Sadahige Kawasaki pitched the first inning and gave up a two-out double but then was bailed out when teammate
Bobby Erbakan made a tremendous play to end the inning. Bobby was hitless in 2 at-bats.
Joe McPhillips was also hitless in his 2 at-bats, striking out both times.
Josh Schaeffer had an uneventful 3 at-bats.
Brett Taranto walked once in 3 plate appearances and drove in a run.