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The Mainichi
2 days ago
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- The Mainichi
Baseball: Ohtani goes 1-for-2 in 5th All-Star appearance
ATLANTA (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-2 with a single and a run scored in his fifth All-Star appearance Tuesday as the National League beat the American League in the inaugural home run swing-off following a 6-6 tie. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star singled to center leading off the bottom of the first inning and came home on a two-run double by Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta. In the second inning, Ohtani grounded out to first, one pitch after he narrowly missed a homer with a hard-hit foul ball to right field. "I just wanted to be aggressive, no matter whether I end up hitting a home run or striking out," Ohtani said. "My base hit wasn't an impressive one, but it was good." "I had a good time getting to know players I've seen only on TV and understanding their personalities." Ohtani, who hit his first All-Star Game home run last year, was replaced by a pinch-hitter in the fifth. The AL rallied from a 6-0 deficit and tied the score in a two-run ninth when Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians delivered a game-tying infield single with two outs. The annual Midsummer Classic then went to the Home Run Derby-style swing-off, with three hitters from each league getting three swings each. Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies went 3-for-3 to give the NL the lead for good at 4-3. The NL's starting pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates threw a 1-2-3 opening frame, striking out the first two batters and getting Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees to ground out. Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Los Angeles Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi were the other Japanese players selected to the All-Star Game but did not pitch.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
All Star Game 2025 score turns wild as National League wins on Home Run Derby tiebreaker
All Star Game 2025 score turns wild as National League wins on Home Run Derby tiebreaker (Image Via X) The All Star Game 2025 score had fans on the edge of their seats on Tuesday night, July 16, at Truist Park in Atlanta. For the first time ever, the MLB All-Star Game was decided by a Home Run Derby-style swing-off. After a 6-6 tie at the end of nine innings, Kyle Schwarber stepped up and delivered a stunning win for the National League with three home runs in just three swings. All Star Game 2025 score tied after comeback by American League The night began with the National League dominating early. Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. both got on base in the first inning. Then Ketel Marte hit a double down the line to score two runs. In the sixth inning, Pete Alonso hit a huge three-run home run. Corbin Carroll added one more solo homer to make it 6–0. But the All Star Game 2025 score changed quickly when Brent Rooker smashed a three-run homer in the seventh. In the ninth, Byron Buxton, Bobby Witt Jr., and Steven Kwan all helped the American League tie the score at 6–6, sending the game to the new swing-off format. All Star Game 2025 score finally decided by Kyle Schwarber's power The swing-off rules gave each league three batters and three swings each. The American League hit three home runs from Randy Arozarena, Brent Rooker, and Jonathan Aranda. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Registro para la lotería de la Green Card 2026! Global USA Solicita ahora Undo Then came Kyle Schwarber, who stole the show. He hit three homers on three swings for the National League, winning the game without needing the third hitter. Kyle Schwarber, who went 0-for-2 in the regular game, was named MVP for his swing-off performance. He became the first Phillies player to win All-Star MVP since 1964. Fans also got to see history with the use of Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenges and a tribute to Hank Aaron in his former stadium. The final All Star Game 2025 score was 7–6 in favor of the National League, bringing them closer in the all-time series at 48–45–2. It was a wild night full of surprises and a finish that fans will never forget. Also Read: MLB All-Star Game 2025: Predictions Odds, Expert Picks And Full AL Vs NL Preview Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Kyodo News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Baseball: Shohei Ohtani goes 1-for-2 in 5th All-Star appearance
ATLANTA - Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-2 with a single and a run scored in his fifth All-Star appearance Tuesday as the National League beat the American League in the inaugural home run swing-off following a 6-6 tie. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star singled to center leading off the bottom of the first inning and came home on a two-run double by Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta. In the second inning, Ohtani grounded out to first, one pitch after he narrowly missed a homer with a hard-hit foul ball to right field. "I just wanted to be aggressive, no matter whether I end up hitting a home run or striking out," Ohtani said. "My base hit wasn't an impressive one, but it was good." "I had a good time getting to know players I've seen only on TV and understanding their personalities." Ohtani, who hit his first All-Star Game home run last year, was replaced by a pinch-hitter in the fifth. The AL rallied from a 6-0 deficit and tied the score in a two-run ninth when Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians delivered a game-tying infield single with two outs. The annual Midsummer Classic then went to the Home Run Derby-style swing-off, with three hitters from each league getting three swings each. Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies went 3-for-3 to give the NL the lead for good at 4-3. The NL's starting pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates threw a 1-2-3 opening frame, striking out the first two batters and getting Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees to ground out. Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Los Angeles Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi were the other Japanese players selected to the All-Star Game but did not pitch.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Swing-off Explained: MLB uses new rule for first time in All-Star Game
Major League Baseball (MLB) added a new twist in the 2025 All-Star Game by using a 'swing-off' to decide the winner instead of extra innings at Atlanta's Truist Park on Tuesday night. Tied 6-6 after nine innings, the NL-AL game moved into a Home Run Derby-style showdown. Each team picked three hitters, who get three swings each to hit as many home runs as possible. Teams with the most HR wins the game. The National League (NL), powered by Kyle Schwarber 's perfect 3-for-3 round, edged out the American League (AL) 4-3. — MLB (@MLB) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The format, designed for excitement and pace, replaces traditional tie-breakers in the All-Star setting. It marked the first time the swing-off rule was implemented in MLB history. ALSO READ: Kyle Schwarber lifts NL to historic 'swing-off' win at All-Star Game Live Events — MLB (@MLB) Schwarber's stunning performance was enough for him to win MVP honors in a game that started and ended with historic firsts. The game was also the first at the major league level to feature the automated ball-strike system (ABS), marking a technological milestone in baseball's evolution. — MLB (@MLB) Earlier in the night, MLB also paid a touching tribute to Hall of Famer Hank Aaron by recreating his iconic 715th home run with projection mapping and pyrotechnics. Following the sixth inning, lights dimmed and fans lit up the stadium with their phones as the legendary scene from April 8, 1974, was projected on the infield and video board. — MLB (@MLB) Aaron's widow, Billye, stood and waved to a roaring crowd of 41,702, as fans celebrated the enduring legacy of one of baseball's greatest icons.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Kyle Schwarber lifts NL to historic 'swing-off' win at All-Star Game
In a dramatic twist to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game , the National League edged the American League 4-3 in the first-ever ' swing-off ' at Atlanta's Truist Park on Tuesday night. Tied 6-6 after nine innings, both leagues turned to a Home Run Derby-style showdown to decide the winner - each team sending out three hitters for three swings apiece. — MLB (@MLB) AL manager Aaron Boone selected Brent Rooker , Randy Arozarena, and Jonathan Aranda, while NL skipper Dave Roberts countered with Pete Alonso , Kyle Stowers, and Kyle Schwarber . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo ALSO READ: Hank Aaron's iconic 715th homer recreated in a touching tribute After Rooker homered twice and Stowers hit one, Schwarber delivered the knockout - crushing all three of his swings for home runs to give the NL a 4-3 lead. Aranda's 0-for-3 round sealed the NL victory. Live Events — MLB (@MLB) The NL previously jumped ahead early, with Ketel Marte's two-run double and Pete Alonso's three-run homer fueling a 6-0 lead. Corbin Carroll added a solo shot to cap the sixth. But the AL stormed back in the seventh, sparked by Brent Rooker's three-run homer and Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI groundout. In the ninth, Steven Kwan tied the game with an infield single off Edwin Díaz, forcing the new swing-off tiebreaker format. — MLB (@MLB) Paul Skenes impressed in his All-Star Game start, striking out two in a clean first inning. The win marks the NL's second All-Star Game victory in three years after losing nine straight from 2013 to 2021. — MLB (@MLB) With fireworks, power, and the unexpected, the night ended with Schwarber swinging the NL to a thrilling and historic win.
