MINNEAPOLIS -- Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseballs national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits. Mike Trout, perhaps the top candidate to succeed the 40-year-old Yankees captain as the face of the game, seemed ready to assume the role with a tiebreaking triple and later a go-ahead double that earned the 22-year-old MVP honours. On a summer evening filled with reminders of generational change, the AL kept up nearly two decades of dominance by beating the National League 5-3 Tuesday for its 13th win in 17 years. "I think let Mike be Mike. I dont think people have to necessarily appoint someone to a particular position," Jeter said. "Hes got a bright future ahead of him. I dont know how much better he can get, but if he consistently does what hes doing, then he will be here for a long time." Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer to help give the AL champion home-field advantage for the World Series. No matter what else happened, from the start it seemed destined to be another special event for Jeter. He made a diving stop on Andrew McCutchens grounder to shortstop leading off the game and nearly threw him out at first, then received a 63-second standing ovation when he walked to the plate before his opposite-field double to right leading off the bottom half. He was given another rousing cheer before his single to right starting the third and 2 1-2 minutes more applause after AL manager John Farrell sent Alexei Ramirez to shortstop to replace him at the start of the fourth. As Frank Sinatras recording of "New York, New York" boomed over the Target Field speakers and his parents watched from the stands, Jeter repeatedly waved to the crowd, exchanged handshakes and hugs with just about every person in the AL dugout and then came back onto the field for a curtain call. "It was a special moment and it was unscripted," Jeter said. "I was unaware of it." NL manager Mike Matheny of the Cardinals didnt want it to stop. "The guys on our side have the utmost respect for him and would like to have been standing out there for a little while longer," he said. "I think Derek was the one that was uncomfortable with it." While not as flashy as Mariano Riveras All-Star farewell at Citi Field last year, when all the other players left the great reliever alone on the field for an eighth-inning solo bow, Jeter tried not to make a fuss and to deflect the attention. Even during his clubhouse speech. "He just wanted to thank us," Trout said. "You know, we should be thanking him." A 14-time All-Star who was MVP of the 2000 game in Atlanta, Jeter announced in February this will be his final season. His hits left him with a .481 All-Star average (13 for 27), just behind Charlie Gehringers .500 record (10 for 20) for players with 20 or more at-bats. While the Yankees are .500 at the break and in danger of missing the post-season in consecutive years for the first time in two decades, Jeter and the Angels Trout gave a boost to whichever AL team reaches the World Series. The AL improved to 9-3 since the All-Star game started deciding which league gets Series home-field advantage; 23 of the last 28 titles were won by teams scheduled to host four of a possible seven games. Detroits Max Scherzer, in line to be the most-prized free agent pitcher after the season, pitched a scoreless fifth for the win, and Glen Perkins got the save in his home ballpark. Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista was 0 for 2 with a strikeout while Jays left-hander Mark Buehrle did not get in the game. Target Field, a $545 million, limestone-encased jewel that opened in 2010, produced an All-Star cycle just eight batters in, with hitters showing off flashy neon-bright spikes and fielders wearing All-Star caps with special designs for the first time. With the late sunset -- the sky didnt darken until the fifth inning, well after 9 oclock -- there was bright sunshine when Jeter was cheered before his first at-bat. He was introduced by a recording of late Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppards deep monotone. St. Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright left his glove on the mound and backed up toward second, clapping along with the crowd of 41,048. "I tried to tell him to pick it up -- lets go," Jeter said. "But he took a moment and let the fans give me an ovation which I will always remember." When Jeter finally stepped into the batters box, he took a ball and lined a 90 mph cutter down the right-field line for a double. "I was going to give him a couple pipe shots just to -- he deserved it," Wainwright said. "I thought he was going to hit something hard to the right side for a single or an out. I probably should have pitched him a little bit better." After those in-game remarks created a stir on the Internet, Wainwright amended himself: "It was mis-said. I hope people realize Im not intentionally giving up hits out there." Trout, who finished second to Cabrera in AL MVP voting in each of the last two seasons, became the youngest All-Star MVP, about 3 1-2 months older than Ken Griffey Jr. was in 1992. Playing in his third All-Star game, Trout followed Jeter in the first by tripling off the right-field wall. Cabreras homer -- just the fourth in the last six All-Star games -- made it 3-0, but the NL tied it on consecutive RBI doubles by Chase Utley and Jonathan Lucroy off Jon Lester in the second and Lucroys run-scoring double against Chris Sale in the fourth. Trout put the AL ahead for good with an RBI double in the fifth -- a bouncer over third base against Pat Neshek, the St. Louis reliever who grew up in the Minneapolis suburbs and started his career with the Twins. Jose Altuve followed with a sacrifice fly off Tyler Clippard. Raised in New Jersey, Trout saw a lot of Jeter and said all week he felt honoured to play alongside him. "Growing up I was setting goals to myself that when I get -- if I ever get the chance to get -- to the big leagues, thats how I want to play," Trout said. "And the way he carries himself on and off the field, how he respects the game -- always hustling, it doesnt matter what the score is. If they are down 10 runs, he is always running the ball out. Thats how I want to play." NOTES: The NL holds a 43-40 advantage, with ties in 1961 and 2002. ... Nesheks brother works on the grounds crew at Target Field. Tim Hardaway Jersey . The game had many controversial incidents that, upon closer inspection, were not as controversial as many believed. The Formations Toronto FC lined up in its usual 4-4-2 formation, with Nick Hagglund slotting in at right fullback and Bradley Orr at centreback in place of the injured Mark Bloom and Steven Caldwell, respectively. Stephen Curry Jersey . 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Notable inclusions are Leigton Baines, Michael Carrick and Jordan Henderson, while Daniel Sturridge gets the nod up front alongside Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy.However, there is no place for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in what is the most notable omission from the former England U21 managers squad. Former England U21 boss Pearce named his squad on Sky Sports Now Here is who Pearce has included...Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Tom Heaton (Burnley)Pearce says: Joe Hart is the standout No 1. The only thing I would say is that I wouldve liked to have seen Jack Butland available to push him. I think Jacks getting closer and closer to Joe, but the City stopper is the No 1. Hes the standout goalkeeper and fingers crossed, he doesnt get injured. Joe Hart is joined by Fraser Forster and Tom Heaton in Pearces squad Not just for Tom, but Fraser as well, these two individuals will probably know they wont actually play a game unless he gets injured, suspended or really suffers from a bad dip in form. Its important their mentality is spot on to support Joe because nobody else in the squad will go with that mentality of not playing. These two will but they have to support the No 1.Defenders: Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Tottenham), John Stones (Everton), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Leighton Baines (Everton), Danny Rose (Tottenham). VOTE: Euro defenders Which defenders should England take to Euro 2016? Have your say here... Pearce says: Leighton Baines has got a lot of tournament experience. I still think hes an outstanding full-back. Danny Rose has just gone past him ability-wise and I think he will start, but it was a tough call. Weve had a lot of left-backs over the year with Keiran Gibbs and Ryan Bertrand also playing for England, and they are all pushing for the position. I just went with Baines experience.My starting two at this moment in time at the heart of the defence are Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill.Midfielders: Eric Dier (Tottenham), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Ross Barkley (Everton), Dele Alli (Tottenham), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), AAdam Lallana (Liverpool).dddddddddddd Pearce thinks Michael Carrick should go to Euro 2016 Pearce says: Before the weekend just gone, I would have totally ruled Jack Wilshere out of the squad because I know the politics between Arsenal and The FA in regard to Jack going on international duty and getting injured. Hes not started a game for a year, which is a long time.Having watched the Arsenal game at the weekend, I think Wilsheres very close to the squad. He played very well and he seemed to fit seamlessly back into side and got 70-odd minutes under his belt. Thats a judgement call for Roy. Jack Wilshere is the notable omission from Stuart Pearces 23-man England squad I also think Michael Carricks form has been good and the one thing Ive got on my mind is if Eric Dier, who will start as the holding midfield player, is let down by form or injury, who will start in front of the back four?I don think weve got many options to do it but I think Carrick can do it. Thats why hes in my squad. Pearce thinks Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy should start in attack for England Strikers: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Jamie Vardy (Leicester), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool).Pearce says: My proviso would be: play the players that are on form. When I look through the whole squad, who is on form? Joe Hart, Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane. Those six are our form players. That lends itself to playing a diamond and we may have to go down that route. Englands best striker Should Daniel Sturridge start ahead of Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy? Where we had a lot of good wide players over the last year, all of a sudden Sterling cant get in the team and Alex Oxlade-Chamerlain is injured. Andros Townsend may be an outside bet because hes come back in and has been playing football recently. For me, you have to get the two in outstanding form playing together. Whether you play Rooney in behind them I dont know. 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