Bronx, NY (Best E Casino) - Michael Young's sacrifice fly in the 15th inning ended a New York marathon All-Star game, as the American League continued its domination of the National League with a 4-3 victory at the 79th edition of the Mid-Summer Classic.

The American League, which is unbeaten in the last 12 All-Star contests, last losing in 1996, overcame leaving 17 men on base, going 3-of-22 with runners in scoring position, but ending the game in the final season of the current Yankee Stadium and giving manager Terry Francona some relief.

Tampa Bay's Scott Kazmir, who threw 104 pitches in a game on Sunday, threw the top of the 15th inning to get the win. He was the AL's 12th and final pitcher.

Philadelphia's Brad Lidge, who hasn't blown a save or suffered a loss during this entire regular season, suffered the loss.

Home run derby champion Justin Morneau led off the bottom of the 15th with a single. After Ian Kinsler lined out, Dioner Navarro singled up the middle and J.D. Drew walked. Then stepped in Texas shortstop Young, who lofted a fly ball to right field. The throw home was on track, but Morneau slid in safely, barely beating the tag try of Atlanta's Brian McCann.

Drew, who hit a two-run homer, was named the game's MVP, in the 4 hour, 50 minute contest, the longest by time in All-Star history. The 15 innings tied an All-Star record, with the game ending after 1:30 a.m.

It was the first extra-inning win (1-9-1) for the American League.