PHILADELPHIA − The moments don’t come around often.That’s why Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper said he’s enjoying every moment of the All Star Game, even though this is his ninth time in the Midsummer Classic. This time, however, it’s at the Phillies home ballpark, Citizens Bank Park, on July 14.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat’s where Harper and the five other Phillies will be cheered by the home crowd, basking in the glow of representing the National League against the American League.Buy Philadelphia Phillies tickets”Any time you’re in your home ballpark, there’s nothing like it,” Harper said.Harper and Schwarber got a taste of that during the Home Run Derby on July 13. They were both cheered vociferously every time they took a swing. Schwarber reached the final round, where he lost on a walk-off homer by the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker.Conversely, the six competing against Harper and Schwarber were booed vociferously − except for when they made outs, at which point they were cheered.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPHILLIES TROUT FISHING? Mike Trout lives All Star dream as Phillies face tough trade questionsIt will likely go that way in the game, where fans will boo the American League, and even some of the players from the Phillies fans’ least favorite National League teams (think Mets, Braves and Dodgers players, including NL manager Dave Roberts).The Delaware News Journal is providing live coverage of the MLB All Star Game. Follow along here for updates and analysis throughout the game:1 / 21Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is introduced before the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.(Emilee Chinn, Getty Images)Time: 8 p.m.Date: Tuesday, July 14Location: Citizens Bank Park, PhiladelphiaAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen: 7 p.m.TV: FOXStream: FOX Sports App, FuboAnnouncers: Joe Davis (play-by-play), John Smoltz (analysis), Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci (field reporters).Watch the All-Star Game on FuboStarting pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies (11-4, 2.62 ERA)Starting pitcher: Dylan Cease, Blue Jays (6-4, 2.56 ERA)Mike Trout, Angels, CFBobby Witt, Jr., Royals, SSThe American League leads the all-time series 48-44-2.Contact Martin Frank at mfrank@delawareonline.com. Follow on X @Mfranknfl. Sign up for the “Eye On The Eagles” newsletter, emailed to your inbox every Friday morning.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: MLB All Star Game live updates, score as Bryce Harper, Phillies shine
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