WASHINGTON -- Jacob deGrom was one strike away from collecting the second perfect inning of his All-Star career. Then, Mike Trout happened.
The two-time American League MVP took the Mets ace deep in the top of the third inning of Tuesday night's All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, though it turned out to be the only blemish on deGrom's outing.
deGrom took over for starter Max Scherzer with the National League trailing, 1-0. Facing the top of the AL's lineup, deGrom got Mookie Betts to fly out to center fielder Bryce Harper, then Jose Altuve hit a harmless popup to third baseman Nolan Arenado.