Jul 17, 2008 10:23 AM EST

The ratings for this year's MLB All-Star Game increased eleven-percent from last season, according to The Associated Press.

The first nine innings of Tuesday night's 15-inning game on Fox drew a 9.3 national rating and 16 share.

Nielsen issued separate ratings for the regulation portion of the game and the extra innings. Innings 10 through 15 earned a 7.5/18.

Via ESPN