For the first time ever in a setting involving major league players, a game ended on a Home Run Derby swing-off. Kyle Schwarber provided the fireworks and homered on all three of his allotted swings, which ultimately propelled the NL to victory after blowing a 6-0 lead to close out the traditional nine innings of the game.
Here’s the Schwarber highlights:
It was perfectly All-Star game, perfectly cheesy, and perfectly unique for an exhibition event. Personally, I don’t want to see it used to end a game that counts, but this will certainly generate discussion in some circles, and I’m all ears for that.