The National League ended a nine-game drought in the MLB All-Star Game, defeating the American League 3-2 in a thrilling contest. Elias Diaz of the Colorado Rockies emerged as the hero, smashing a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning off Orioles closer Felix Bautista. Diaz's blast secured the National League's first All-Star victory since 2012.

The game was a back-and-forth affair. The American League initially took the lead with a solo home run by Tampa Bay's Yandy Diaz and a sacrifice fly by Toronto's Bo Bichette. However, the National League rallied, tying the game in the fourth with an RBI single from Miami's Luis Arraez, who continued his quest for a .400 batting average.

Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel earned the save for the National League, navigating a tense ninth inning. He issued back-to-back two-out walks, putting the winning run on base, before striking out Cleveland's Jose Ramirez to end the game. Diaz was named the game's Most Valuable Player for his clutch home run.

The game featured standout performances from several players. Arraez collected two hits for the National League, while Gerrit Cole started for the American League and delivered a scoreless first inning. The home crowd in Seattle loudly voiced their desire for Shohei Ohtani to join the Mariners when he becomes a free agent.

The National League’s victory marks a significant turnaround for the team, which had struggled mightily in recent All-Star Games. The 2024 All-Star Game is scheduled to be held at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.