The Doubleday Baseball League today announced that the United League All-Stars defeated the Federal League All-Stars by a score of 4–2 in the 1996 DBL All-Star Game.
The United League broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning when Ken Caminiti (San Diego) delivered a three-run home run to right field, giving the UL squad a lead it would not relinquish. Caminiti finished the night 1-for-3 with three runs batted in and was named the Player of the Game.
Francisco Oliveras (Minnesota) was credited with the win, while Armando Benitez (Chicago) took the loss for the Federal League. Frank Castillo (New York) earned the save, closing out the ninth inning to secure the victory.
Despite being out-hit 8–5, the United League capitalized on key scoring opportunities in the middle innings, posting three runs in the fourth and one in the fifth. The Federal League responded with single runs in the fourth and ninth innings but was unable to complete the comeback.
Final Line Score:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United League All-Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Federal League All-Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
The United League’s victory highlights another memorable chapter in the DBL’s annual All-Star tradition, celebrating the premier talent and competitive spirit from both leagues.