The 1981 MLB All-Star Game, played in front of 72,086 fans in Cleveland Stadium, was one of the best in the game's history. With the American League ahead, 4-3, Mike Schmidt hit a two-run home run off of Rollie Fingers in the 8th inning. That would be the last scoring in the game, as the National League went on to win 5-4. Gary Carter, who hit two homers, won the Most Valuable Player Award. The 1981 MLB All-Star Game, played in front of 72,086 fans in Cleveland Stadium, was one of the best in the game's history. With the American League ahead, 4-3, Mike Schmidt hit a two-run home run off of Rollie Fingers in the 8th inning. That would be the last scoring in the game, as the National League went on to win 5-4. Gary Carter, who hit two homers, won the Most Valuable Player