Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman hit the tie-breaking homerun in extra time during the 89th All-Star game. In this picture, Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros and the American League poses with the MVP trophy after defeating the National League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park in Washington, DC., July 17, 2018. Patrick Smith/Getty Images

The American League prevailed over the National League for the sixth straight year in the 89th All-Star game Tuesday night at National Park in Washington D.C. After this, Joh Hader of the Milwaukee Brewers addressed offensive tweets from his account in 2011 and 2012 that surfaced during the game.

The game ended 8-6 and it was a slugfest with both the teams combining to hit 10 homeruns – an All-Star game record - with the previous record standing at six. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees got it started with a shot off Max Scherzer. He was followed by Mike Trout, Willson Contreras, Trevor Story, and Christian Yelich, all with homeruns of their own.

Jean Segura’s homerun in the bottom of the eighth seemed to be decisive as he gave the American League a 5-2 lead, but Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett hit one of his own in the ninth to tie the score at 5-5.

For the second consecutive year, the game went into extras and in the 10th innings, reigning World Series champions Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman and George Springer hit back-to-back homeruns off Ross Stripling to put the American League up 8-5. Joey Votto hit a solo run for the National League to make it 8-6 but that would be it.

The American League held on to record their sixth straight win over the National League and their second straight in extra time. The former now leads the latter 44-43-2 in All-Star Game play with two games ending in a tie.

The previous homerun record of six was achieved on three previous occasions – 1951, 1954 and 1971 – and in the last 47 years, no All-Star game matched that record before it was shattered in 2018 with hits beyond the fence.

Houston Astros star Bregman was named the All-Star game Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his tie-breaking homerun during extra time in the 10th innings. The infielder was awarded a Chevrolet Camaro, which he revealed will be a gift to his mother.

Meanwhile, during the game, offensive tweets from Brewers pitcher Hader came to the fore and became one of the talking points as it was circulated among baseball fans. He made his account private after he pitched but the internet had already caught wind of his messages.

In tweets from 2011 and 2012, Hader posted messages reading “white power lol” and "I hate Gay people” among other messages that included racial slurs, according to USA Today.

The Brewers pitcher spoke to the media after the game and admitted his comments were immature. He made it clear that he was ready to face any consequences that may befall him for his offensive tweets.

“As a child I was immature. I said some things that are inexcusable,” Hader said after the All-Star game, according to USA Today. “There’s no excuse. I’m ready for any consequences I may face.”