The National League’s collection of All-Star bats got clowned Tuesday for their no-show at this year’s Midsummer Classic.
The National League All-Stars got shut out by their American League counterparts Tuesday in a 4-0 loss at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. Despite sending 21 of their best sluggers to the plate, the National League only managed to generate 3 total hits with a couple of walks drawn.
The 2026 National League All-Stars became the first All-Star squad to get shut out since 2013, and fans made sure to roast them for it.
The National League lineup tonight pic.twitter.com/pdREbsYKe3
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The National League All-Stars also struck out 15 times, setting a new record for most strikeouts from a single team in the history of the Midsummer Classic. One National League pitcher also injured Junior Caminero with a pitch that hit the Tampa Bay Rays star in the hand.
Phillies fans hoping their hometown players would show up were sorely disappointed. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Brandon Marsh combined to go 0-for-5 at the plate. Phillies ace Christopher Sanchez, who started the game for the N.L., gave up three runs on three hits to open the contest.
Fans from the night before also had to endure watching Schwarber lose the Home Run Derby to Jordan Walker in the most dramatic fashion possible. That’s on top of arguably the Phillies’ best pitcher getting snubbed from the All-Star game entirely.
