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I remember watching the 1999 MLB All-Star game with my pops and brother. After the first inning my pops said “I dont think this has ever been done before”

What was it? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đŸ€”" title="Denkendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Denkendes Gesicht">

*hint*
Although 1999 was a record-setting year for hitters, this did not face Pedro Martinez. Especially in the 1999 All-Star Game where he started in front of his home crowd.
To start the Mid-Summer Classic, Pedro will face 3 former League MVP’s, no pressure, right?
NONE.

First up, ‘95 NL MVP and Hall of Famer, Barry Larkin. 2-2 count... Pedro tosses a Changeup to the outside corner. Barry looks SILLY. ONE down.
Next up. ‘97 NL MVP and one of my favorites, Larry Walker. 1-2 count... Pedro tosses a 4-Seam that had Larry in HELL. TWO down.
Last up for the inning https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">, Slammin’ Sammy. Mans just hit 66 bombas the season prior but here we are. Think Pedro cares?? HERES A 96 MPH HIGH CHEESE, GOODNIGHT.
What my pops was referring to was Pedro Martinez striking out the side to open an All-Star game. Had never been done prior to that night. Witnessing baseball history with my pops and brother. What a time!
Pedro Martinez eventually struck out 5 of the 6 batters he saw, including The Big Mac.

Here he lines McGwire up and sent him to the Gulag with some more high cheese https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đŸ„”" title="Hot face" aria-label="Emoji: Hot face"> BYE BYE SIR
Pedro would eventually go on to win the games MVP award becoming the second player to do so in front of their home crowd.

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