Kyle Schwarber Leads National League to All-Star Game Victory in Historic Home Run Swing-Off
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game delivered a landmark moment Tuesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta as the National League claimed a dramatic win over the American League, 7-6, in the first-ever All-Star Game decided by a Home Run Derby-style swing-off
Tied at 6-6 after nine innings, the game introduced the swing-off—a tiebreaker format implemented in 2022 where each team selects three players for three swings each. The side hitting the most home runs is declared the winner
With the National League trailing 3-1 during the swing-off, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber electrified fans by blasting home runs on all three of his attempts, swinging the momentum and the lead to the NL. Thanks to Schwarber’s flawless performance, the National League out-homered the American League 4-3. The two-time Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso, who was set to bat last, was not even needed after Schwarber’s display
Schwarber, who went 0-for-2 with a walk during regulation play, was named All-Star Game MVP, making history as the first to earn the honor solely for performance in the swing-off
This unprecedented ending capped a night that celebrated both current stars and MLB legends, with the event also featuring a tribute to the late Hank Aaron, just miles from where he surpassed Babe Ruth in career home runs. The National League now has 45 wins in the All-Star Game series, compared to the American League’s 48, with two ties.
The swing-off format delivered a thrilling finish, ushering in a new era of excitement for baseball’s Midsummer Classic.