New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who made his fifth All-Star Game appearance of his seven-year career on Tuesday, was poised to play a big role in what was the first-ever "swing-off" that decided who won the game.

Major League Baseball has been against fighting throughout its history, but New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso pitched a new idea.

Alonso is closing in on the organization's all-time home run record, but he added more to his resume on Tuesday night.