Starting the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard for the second straight year, and this time in front of his home fans at Nationals Park, Max Scherzer threw four of his hardest pitches this season (98.5 mph, 98.2, 98.0, 97.9) while working a scoreless first inning.
He struck out the first two batters, Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve, then walked Mike Trout and allowed a single to J.D. Martinez before getting out of the inning on a popout by Jose Ramirez.
The American League's All-Star shortstops had to simultaneously flee when a pregame foul came their way
The All-Star Red Carpet is the time for your favorite players to burst free of the confines of uniform, to really show off their style.