Infielder Hanser Alberto, of the Texas Rangers' organization, continued his strong showing in the Dominican Republic winter league on Sunday by winning the Most Valuable Player award in the all-star game.

Alberto had the only run-scoring hit in the game: a two-run single that gave Team Felipe Alou a 2-0 win over Team Juan Marichal. Alberto also had a stolen base and played the entire game at shortstop.

Alberto's hit came in the sixth inning against right-hander Jimmy Cordero, of the Philadelphia organization. Cordero allowed only 27 hits in 41 2/3 innings in the Double-A Eastern League last season.

In the regular season, Alberto leads the league in batting average at .370 for 138 at-bats.