2025 MLB All-Star Game Results: National League Wins Historic Swing-Off
2025 MLB All-Star Game: National League Triumphs in Historic Swing-Off Victory
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game, held on July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, delivered one of the most unforgettable moments in baseball history. Hosted by the Atlanta Braves, the 95th Midsummer Classic ended in a thrilling 6-6 tie after nine innings, leading to the first-ever implementation of the "swing-off" tiebreaker rule. The National League (NL) emerged victorious, defeating the American League (AL) 4-3 in the Home Run Derby-style showdown, with Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber earning the All-Star Game MVP award for his clutch performance.
The game began with a dominant NL performance, as the Senior Circuit jumped to a 6-0 lead, fueled by a two-RBI double from Ketel Marte in the first inning, a three-run homer by Pete Alonso, and a solo shot by Corbin Carroll in the sixth. However, the AL mounted a remarkable comeback, erasing the six-run deficit with four runs in the seventh, including a three-run homer by Brent Rooker, and two more in the ninth, capped by Steven Kwan’s game-tying infield single.With the score knotted at 6-6, the swing-off rule—introduced in 2022—came into play. Each league selected three players to take three swings each, with the team hitting the most home runs declared the winner. The AL’s Brent Rooker and Randy Arozarena combined for three homers, but the NL’s Kyle Stowers, Kyle Schwarber, and Pete Alonso responded with four, with Schwarber hitting three home runs, including a 461-foot blast, to secure the win. This marked the NL’s second victory in the last three All-Star Games, narrowing the AL’s all-time lead to 48-45-2.
Standout performances included Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes, who set a record for the fastest strikeouts by an All-Star starter, and Clayton Kershaw, who made his 11th All-Star appearance. The game also featured the debut of the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system, which overturned three calls, and a return to team uniforms, a tradition not seen since 2019.
The 2025 All-Star Game was a showcase of baseball’s brightest stars, from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani to rising talents like Cal Raleigh and Pete Crow-Armstrong. With a sold-out crowd of 41,702 and a heartfelt tribute to Hank Aaron, the event underscored Atlanta’s rich baseball heritage. Fans are already looking forward to the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, where Schwarber could aim for back-to-back MVP honors.
The game began with a dominant NL performance, as the Senior Circuit jumped to a 6-0 lead, fueled by a two-RBI double from Ketel Marte in the first inning, a three-run homer by Pete Alonso, and a solo shot by Corbin Carroll in the sixth. However, the AL mounted a remarkable comeback, erasing the six-run deficit with four runs in the seventh, including a three-run homer by Brent Rooker, and two more in the ninth, capped by Steven Kwan’s game-tying infield single.With the score knotted at 6-6, the swing-off rule—introduced in 2022—came into play. Each league selected three players to take three swings each, with the team hitting the most home runs declared the winner. The AL’s Brent Rooker and Randy Arozarena combined for three homers, but the NL’s Kyle Stowers, Kyle Schwarber, and Pete Alonso responded with four, with Schwarber hitting three home runs, including a 461-foot blast, to secure the win. This marked the NL’s second victory in the last three All-Star Games, narrowing the AL’s all-time lead to 48-45-2.
Standout performances included Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes, who set a record for the fastest strikeouts by an All-Star starter, and Clayton Kershaw, who made his 11th All-Star appearance. The game also featured the debut of the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system, which overturned three calls, and a return to team uniforms, a tradition not seen since 2019.
The 2025 All-Star Game was a showcase of baseball’s brightest stars, from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani to rising talents like Cal Raleigh and Pete Crow-Armstrong. With a sold-out crowd of 41,702 and a heartfelt tribute to Hank Aaron, the event underscored Atlanta’s rich baseball heritage. Fans are already looking forward to the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, where Schwarber could aim for back-to-back MVP honors.
For more details on the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, including full rosters and highlights, visit MLB.com or follow @MLBon social media.
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