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MLB All-Star Game 2011: Batter up to 10 questions

This year’s “Midsummer Classic” in Phoenix provides an opportunity to look back over the game’s history to gauge how much of a fan you are. Find out by taking this short quiz.

2. Chase Field, the site of this year’s All-Star Game in Phoenix, is known for what unusual feature?

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A variety of work crews do their jobs as they get Chase Field ready for the MLB All-Star baseball game Saturday, July 9, in Phoenix. The All-Star game is on Tuesday, July 12.

A swimming pool in the outfield stands
Cold showers on the stadium concourses
Adjustable outfield fences
Electronic sensors embedded in the warning track

MLB All-Star Game 2011: Batter up to 10 questions

This year’s “Midsummer Classic” in Phoenix provides an opportunity to look back over the game’s history to gauge how much of a fan you are. Find out by taking this short quiz.

2. Chase Field, the site of this year’s All-Star Game in Phoenix, is known for what unusual feature?

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