It started as a pitchers' duel. It ended as a hitters' showcase.

News photoMinnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer hits a two-run homer off Japan starter Hiroyuki Kobayashi of the Chiba Lotte Marines in the fifth inning on Sunday during Game 3 of NPB-MLB All-Stars exhibition series at Tokyo Dome. The MLB All-Stars won 11-4. KYODO PHOTO

Joe Mauer, Andruw Jones, Ryan Howard and David Wright slugged homers in the MLB All-Stars 11-4 victory over their Japanese counterparts in the third game of the 2006 Nichibei Yakyu at Tokyo Dome.