The National League won the 2025 All-Star Game, breaking a losing streak of four victories in nineteen games against the American League since 2000. This victory, however, was achieved through a newly designed home run swing-off rather than traditional extra innings. Concerns arose regarding Kyle Schwarber being awarded MVP despite having no hits against live pitching. A traditionalist expresses disbelief over the shift in MLB's method for resolving ties, comparing the mentality of traditionalists to that of originalist Supreme Court Justices, debating whether it reflects crankiness or genuine concerns about the game's integrity.
The National League finally wins the 2025 All-Star Game after going 4-19 since 2000, but does so through a home run swing-off instead of traditional play.
Kyle Schwarber, although failing to get a hit against real pitching, is named MVP of the All-Star Game, raising questions about the award's merit.
A traditionalist expresses disbelief that MLB opted for a swing-off to decide the All-Star game tie instead of playing extra innings, questioning the game's integrity.
A comparison is drawn between baseball traditionalists and Supreme Court Justice originalists, pondering if the former represents an outdated mentality.
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