MLB All-Star Game Ends First Swing-Off After Tie

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game featured a historic first-ever swing-off to break a 6-6 tie after nine innings, with the National League ultimately prevailing 4-3 in the swing-off. Jonathan Aranda's flyout allowed Pete Alonso to avoid taking any swings, but Alonso had already contributed a sixth-inning home run that helped the NL build an early lead. The American League mounted a dramatic comeback in the seventh and ninth innings, highlighted by Brent Rooker's three-run homer and Steven Kwan's tying infield single. Kyle Schwarber won the All-Star Game MVP by hitting three home runs during the swing-off. Meanwhile, Harvard baseball saw two pitchers, Truman Pauley and Callan Fang, selected in the 2025 MLB Draft after key roles in the team's remarkable turnaround, with Pauley leading the Ivy League in strikeouts and helping the Crimson reach the conference championship. These developments highlight both the excitement of the MLB midseason showcase and the emergence of new talent from collegiate ranks.