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Miami’s Kyle Stowers lets a pitch go by during the eighth inning at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. He challenged a call during the at bat. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

In what amounted to a mini version of the Home Run Derby, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber's MVP performance sealed the win for the National League All-Stars over the American League – officially a 7-6 win for the NL.

Eight sluggers are set to square off in Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, a part of the All-Star festivities.

According to MLB, between the sixth and seventh innings of the annual game, a video was played that showed the historic moment that took place at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

Major League Baseball Home Run Derby took place on Monday evening. Seattle Mariners superstar catcher Cal Raleigh won the 2025 Derby, which took place at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. But while Raleigh and many of the game's top stars took part in the Home Run Derby,

Discover which sluggers have piled up the most home runs by the All-Star break, from Barry Bonds’ 39 in 2001 to Cal Raleigh’s 38 in 2025, and see the full all-time leaderboard.

There's not much better than the game's best power hitters showing off their strength and skill during the Derby. Tonight, we'll get to witness James Wood, Byron Buxton, Oneil Cruz, Jazz Chisholm, Cal Raleigh, Matt Olson, Junior Caminero and Brent Rooker battle it out to decide the 2025 champion.

Hours later, Stephanie was standing on the infield grass at Truist Park as her son, Major League Baseball’s home run leader and the unlikely face of this All-Star Weekend, celebrated an emphatic victory in the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Technology, climate change, and old-fashioned talent have contributed to a long-ball deluge in the first half of this year’s MLB season.

Cal Raleigh's triumph and O'Neill Cruz's jaw-dropping display at the 2025 derby highlight how MLB's All-Star showcase has evolved.