The American League beats the National League again…shocking.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani got off to a historic start in the All-Star Game, hitting a huge home run against the National League, and it was clear the game's biggest stars were in attendance, but that said, it was a former top prospect who stole the show on Tuesday night.
Jarren DuranThe Boston Red Sox center fielder closed out the American League's come-from-behind victory. 5-3 Win with a two-run home run off a flamethrower at Globe Life Field Hunter Green (Cincinnati Reds). (RELATED: Guardians select Travis Bazzana first overall in 2024 MLB Draft)
Duran is the first Boston player to hit a home run in an All-Star Game since Adrian Gonzalez in 2011. He is the fifth Red Sox player to win the game's MVP award, the last being J.D. Drew in 2008.
The American League has won 10 of the last 11 All-Star Games.
AL wins #All-Star Game!
They have won 10 of the last 11 ASGs 😤 pic.twitter.com/i8obLKCajp
— MLB (@MLB) July 17, 2024
Jarren Duran wins All-Star Game MVP Award 🏆 pic.twitter.com/VcR7XA9aKl
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 17, 2024
Jarren Duran hits a two-run home run in his first All-Star game at-bat!
What a moment!!! pic.twitter.com/dui6EB6kTj
— Tyler Milliken⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) July 17, 2024
And this is exactly why I only invested $20 into this game…
Just a few tweaks to the National League for fun, not worth it. pic.twitter.com/QUVJrVZp04
— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPow3ll) July 16, 2024
It was thought that the addition of Shohei Ohtani to the National League would change that, but unfortunately that has not been the case.
