Ratings remain same for All-Star game

New York — Television ratings for the All-Star game were the same as last season despite baseball’s attempt to increase interest by awarding home-field advantage in the World Series to the winning league.

The American League’s come-from-behind 7-6 victory Tuesday night drew a 9.5 rating and 17 share on Fox, Nielsen Media Research said Wednesday.

The All-Star game started earlier this year and ratings were down at the start of the contest, but increased toward the end when the AL rallied. Hank Blalock hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning to lift the AL.

Colbrunn has surgery

Seattle — Seattle Mariners infielder Greg Colbrunn underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right wrist. Colbrunn, who had the operation Tuesday, is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. He was placed on the disabled list July 9, retroactive to July 3.