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Schwarber’s Swing-Off Heroics Power NL to First All-Star Tiebreak Win

For the first time, a three-player derby tiebreaker ended a tied All-Star Game after nine innings.

Teams pose before the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies competes in the swing-off to decide the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • A 6-0 NL lead evaporated when Brent Rooker’s three-run pinch-hit homer and Steven Kwan’s infield single tied the game 6-6 in the ninth inning.
  • Under a 2022 CBA rule, managers Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone predesignated three hitters each to decide the outcome in a home run derby-style swing-off.
  • Kyle Schwarber homered on each of his three swings to secure a 4-3 National League victory and earned All-Star MVP honors.
  • Major League Baseball’s automated ball-strike system debuted at the All-Star Game, with umpires overturning four of five challenged calls.
  • The win marked the NL’s second All-Star victory in three years and inaugurated baseball’s new derby-style tiebreak format.