ATLANTA — In a historic night at Truist Park, the National League emerged victorious over the American League with a thrilling 7–6 win in the 95th MLB All-Star Game concluded with the league’s inaugural “swing-off” tiebreaker, a historic first for the sport.
Key Moments
The game was deadlocked at 6–6 after nine intense innings, with both teams showcasing power and resilience throughout the matchup. Home runs fueled both sides: Ketel Marte’s two-run double and a three-run shot from Pete Alonso, plus a solo blast from Corbin Carroll, gave the NL a commanding 6–0 halftime lead.
The AL responded dramatically in the top of the seventh: Brent Rooker hit a three‑run homer, followed by an RBI groundout from Bobby Witt Jr., trimming the margin to one. Steven Kwan came through with a crucial infield single in the ninth inning, leveling the score and setting the stage for the dramatic finish.
First-Ever “Swing-Off” Tiebreaker
To avoid extra innings and preserve pitchers, MLB introduced a swing-off in 2022—but it had never been used until now.
AL batters (Rooker, Randy Arozarena, Jonathan Aranda) combined for 3 homers in nine swings.
Kyle Stowers, Kyle Schwarber, and Pete Alonso represented the National League in the historic swing-off lineup. Schwarber stole the show: all three of his swings went deep, securing a 4–3 swing-off win for the NL.
MVP: Kyle Schwarber
Schwarber made history as the first position player to win All-Star MVP without a hit in regulation, finishing 0-for-2 with two walks.
This also marks the first Phillies player to win All‑Star MVP since 1964.
Players React
Former Astro closer Josh Hader, who warmed up but didn’t pitch, said, That was kinda sick, praising the swing-off’s excitement.
AL manager Aaron Boone likened the tiebreaker to “wiffle ball in the backyard,” calling it a “fun” but fiercely competitive spectacle.
Schwarber was named All-Star MVP, becoming the first position player to claim the honor without a hit in regulation play—finishing 0-for-2 with two walks.
Additional Notes
The game featured MLB’s new robot umpire pitch-tracking system, with four of five challenges ruled correctly.
Several pitchers brought the heat: Paul Skenes delivered 100 mph pitches, and rookie Jacob Misiorowski unleashed 102.3 mph in his All‑Star debut.
Regular-season uniforms were worn instead of special All‑Star gear, marking a return to tradition
Final Take
The 2025 All‑Star Game will be remembered for its record-breaking, family-gathering atmosphere and the first-ever swing-off finish—an innovative twist that kept fans on their feet. Kyle Schwarber’s decisive performance, combined with MLB’s bold embrace of innovation, made this year’s Midsummer Classic one of the most memorable in recent history.