ARLINGTON, Texas - Shohei Ohtani, the star player of the Los Angeles Dodgers, made quite an impact during the All-Star Game, hitting a three-run home run in his fourth appearance at the Midsummer Classic. The $700 million main attraction wasted no time making his mark, showcasing his incredible batting skills against Red Sox starter Tanner Houck.

Ohtani's performance in previous All-Star Games had been lackluster, with only one hit in his first three appearances. However, this year proved to be different as he expressed relief after putting a ball in play and hitting a home run deep into the right-field seats at Globe Life Park. The impressive shot marked the first time a Dodger had homered in the All-Star Game since Mike Piazza in 1996.

In the game, Ohtani drew a walk in the first inning before capitalizing on a hanging splitter from Houck in the third inning. The ball sailed 400 feet, leaving everyone in awe, including center fielder Aaron Judge. Judge noted his admiration for Ohtani's performance and admitted he wished it hadn't happened against his team.

Although Ohtani's National League side ultimately lost 5-3, he had further misfortune when facing A's closer Mason Miller in the fifth inning. Ohtani's final at-bat ended in a strikeout, with Miller impressively delivering two high-speed pitches before a hard slider sealed the deal.

Meanwhile, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran stole the show with a two-run, go-ahead home run in the fifth inning, earning him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The American League continued its dominance, winning 10 of the past 11 All-Star Games.

Pitcher Clay Holmes, despite not getting the chance to play, expressed his readiness to enter the game if needed. However, the AL pitchers used in the game completed their respective innings, with Houck being the only one to allow a run.

In a challenging moment in the seventh inning, former Met and current Royal Seth Lugo faced a precarious situation with two runners on base. However, he showcased his pitching skills by striking out Ryan McMahon and inducing a groundout from Marcell Ozuna.

Pete Alonso, the lone representative from the Mets, had a bittersweet moment as he struck out in his pinch-hit appearance in the ninth against Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase. Alonso expressed his disappointment at not having his teammates Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo join him at the All-Star Game.

The game ended with the American League prevailing once again, maintaining their dominance over the National League. The selection of Alonso as the Mets' representative for the Home Run Derby may have been influenced by his appeal for his teammates to join him.

Overall, Shohei Ohtani's standout performance and Jarren Duran's game-changing home run were the highlights of the All-Star Game, solidifying their place among baseball's brightest talents.