Six Studs, Three Duds From 2025 MLB All-Star Game
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The MLB All-Star Game certainly did not disappoint in Atlanta with a historic ending to the midsummer classic.
The game ended in a tie in the box score, though the National League came out victorious in the inaugural home run swing-off. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber led the way in that competition to earn Ted Williams All-Star MVP honors.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a three-run home run against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a three-run home run against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. MoreThe National League earned just its third win over the American League since 2012.
Here are six studs and three duds from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
STUDS
Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
Nobody hits homers in major spots like Schwarber. From the World Baseball Classic to the World Series, the Phillies slugger continues to meet the moment.
Schwarber hit second in the swing-off after nine innings and homered on all three of his swings to put the National League in front for good. That stretch earned him MVP honors.
Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
Kershaw earned his 11th career selection as a "legend pick" from commissioner Rob Manfred.
The veteran left-hander retired the only two batters he faced in the second inning, including a strikeout of Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., before manager Dave Roberts lifted him for an ovation in what could be his final All-Star Game.
Pete Alonso, New York Mets
The NL East rival of the hosting Atlanta Braves entered the game as a defensive replacement for Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who left to an ovation after spending his first 12 seasons with Atlanta and capped off his tenure with a World Series title in 2021.
Alonso quickly went to work with his bat and launched an opposite field three-run home run off Kansas City Royals starter Kris Bubic to extend the lead for the National League in the middle innings.
Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Skenes became the youngest arm to start the All-Star Game in each of his first two seasons. He picked up where he left off in Texas last year with a scoreless first inning and two strikeouts.
Brent Rooker, Athletics
The American League needed a spark at the plate. Rooker brought it.
Just a night after his elimination by under an inch in the Home Run Derby, the Athletics star left the yard with a three-run home run. Rooker also homered on two of his three swings to lead off the swing-off.
Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona infielder got the scoring started with a two-run double in the first inning against reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
DUDS
Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers
Skubal still showed his good stuff with a pair of strikeouts, but he blinked first in the box-office starting pitching matchup when he allowed two runs and three hits in the opening frame.
Robert Suarez, San Diego Padres
The San Diego closer could not nail down the save in the ninth inning. The American League chased him after he allowed two runs to extend the game. That capped off an unprecedented six-run comeback from the American League.
Kris Bubic, Kansas City Royals
Bubic, who entered with the sixth-best ERA in the American League, got hit hard in his outing, headlined by the three-run homer from Alonso.
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