Lincecum hospitalized, misses All-Star game

The American League stranded 17 of the game's record 28 base runners.

"The pitching was great," said Mets closer Billy Wagner, who gave up the tying run in the eight that eventually sent it to extra innings. "Those guys out there, the American League, they're really good. It's fun being in that atmosphere facing those guys."

One of three pitchers in Giants history to win 10 of his first 11 decisions, Lincecum (11-2) leads the major leagues with 135 strikeouts and is fourth among starters with a 2.57 ERA. He's lost just once since April 29.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday that Matt Cain would start their first game after the All-Star break, Friday against Milwaukee. Jonathan Sanchez is scheduled to pitch Saturday and Lincecum on Sunday, meaning Lincecum is unlikely to miss a start.

Giants reliever Brian Wilson, who retired the only two batters he faced in the eighth inning, said he hadn't spoken with Lincecum, who also missed the All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade on Tuesday.

"I think it was just one of those things that just hit him this morning," said Wilson, who was left to ride alone in the back of a pickup truck up Sixth Avenue in Manhattan.