Tigers' fans hype for the All-Star Game was at an all-time high this year, and for good reason. Detroit sent four, then five, then six players to represent the American League, led by Tarik Skubal and Riley Greene. It was redemption and vindication for all of the other four in their own ways — Gleyber Torres, Javy Báez, Zach McKinstry, and Casey Mize. To make things even sweeter, Skubal was named the AL's starter after being passed over last year.
However, Tuesday's game started off on a sour note. Skubal was throwing gas, but he gave up two back-to-back singles to the top of the National League's lineup — Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr.