The AL comeback began when Rooker hit a three-run pinch homer against Randy Rodríguez in a four-run seventh that included Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI groundout. Robert Suarez allowed consecutive doubles to Byron Buxton and Witt with one out in ninth, and Steven Kwan's infield hit on a three-hopper to third off Edwin Díaz drove in the tying run.

Schwarber became the first Phillies All-Star Game MVP since 1964 with a Schwarbomb-packed first-ever swing-off to decide the midsummer classic. Next up: Philadelphia, which hosts the game in 2026.