This Midsummer Classic was the first tie game in All-Star history. The 1961 Midsummer Classic was played on July 31, 1961 at Fenway Park in Boston , Massachusetts . The deciding factor in this Midsummer Classic was weather. History was made in the second game, as rain stopped play after nine innings, making it the first All-Star Game tie. Unlike the first game, the second game showcased some classic pitching as the National League only managed five hits and the American League four. The League scored right off the bat on Rocky Colavito's first inning home and later in the sixth, the National League matched them after Eddie Mathews walked and was batted in by Bill White. Bill white hit the ball through the middle, with Aparicio making a dazzling stop to prevent a two run single. Sill Mathews scored the tying run. Unfortunately, this game never reached a decision as it was called after nine innings because of a rain.