Overview

• The All-Star Game remained deadlocked at 6-6 after nine innings, triggering MLB’s first use of a Home Run Derby tiebreaker.
• The National League prevailed 4-3 in the tiebreaker thanks to three straight homers by Kyle Schwarber, who was named MVP.
• The American League erased a six-run deficit, capped by a two-out infield hit by Steven Kwan in the ninth, to force extra swings.
• Record representation from Mexico featured four players—Alejandro Kirk, Jonathan Aranda, Randy Arozarena and Andrés Muñoz—who made key contributions.
• Adopted in 2022 to preserve pitching and boost fan engagement, the derby-style tiebreaker underscored MLB’s push for innovation.