MLB All-Star Game to use home run tiebreaker if needed

The MLB All-Star Game, taking place this summer, has a tiebreaker rule in place for games that finish tied after nine innings. Instead of playing extra innings, teams will rely on a home run swing-off, where each team picks three players to hit in a mini derby format. The team with the most home runs from their players will be declared the winner. If still tied after the initial round, managers can select one participant from their team for additional swings until a winner is determined. This rule was first implemented last season, with the National League winning the tiebreaker when Kyle Schwarber hit all three home runs in his rounds, earning him the All-Star MVP award.

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