Pitching in the Midsummer Classic is a familiar experience for 11-time All-Star Clayton Kershaw. Being mic’d up on a worldwide broadcast while on the mound? That’s a new one. “This is so weird talking to you guys,

The ending of the All-Star Game saw the first-ever Home Run swing off, with the National League winning thanks to Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. After winning MVP honors for his three dingers in the contest, Schwarber called the unique ending "interesting … exciting, fun."

But the Dodgers have to be pleased with franchise icon Clayton Kershaw, who has returned from the injured list to make 10 starts so far this year with an effective 3.38 ERA at age 37. However, it could be Kershaw's final season with the team.

Clayton Kershaw wasn't expecting to be headed to his 11th career All-Star Game, let alone as a legacy pick. But he was nonetheless honored to get the nod to join baseball's best in Atlanta this week.