All star game / home run derby

[BamaNation]

Very cool watching HRD winner Cal Raleigh get pitched to by his dad Todd (former UTn head coach) and caught by his 13yo brother Todd Jr..

1st catcher in 39 yrs to win.
MLB HR leader at break with 39.
Hasnt had a hit that wasnt a HR since June 29 (59 ABs)

Oneil cruz hit one 513 feet

didn't realize Truist Park is 3rd highest elevation of any park in the majors.

 

[BamaNation]

NL tried to pull a 2025 Braves... up by 6 then allowed AL to come back and tie in top of 9th. Fortunately, NL had more big swingers than did AL and NL wins in the tiebreaker / homerun derby swingoff at the end.

NL gets only 2nd win since 2012 (!!!)

Win–Loss Totals (2001–2025)

• American League: 17 wins
• National League: 7 wins
• Ties: 1 (2002)

So, over this 25-year span, the AL holds a dominant 17–7–1 edge.

The NL wins the All-Star Game in a home run swing-off! Takeaways and analysis from Atlanta

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[CrimsonNagus]

I watched Olson in the HRD, he disappointed like the Braves have been doing all year. At least he didn't finish last.

I did not watch the ASG at all. I had no idea they did a swing-off with a tie these days. This will probably sound stupid, but I'd almost rather they do that in the regular season instead of the stupid runner on second stuff.