WATCH: Pro Football Player Gets Eliminated in Jaw-Dropping All Star Knockout

In one of the most shocking eliminations in the history of the annual Pro Bowl, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin was eliminated from the all-star game after taking a brutal hit from Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney.

The play came midway through the second quarter, when Baldwin caught a short pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and started to run upfield. Clowney came sprinting in from behind and launched himself into Baldwin's left shoulder, driving him headfirst into the turf.

The blow knocked Baldwin unconscious and he was eventually taken off the field on a stretcher. He did not return to the game.

"It was just a clean hit, football at its finest," Clowney said after the game. "I didn't even know it knocked him out until after I got off him. I hope he's OK. That was just good old-fashioned football."

Baldwin's teammates were not happy with Clowney's hit. Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman called it "cheap and dirty."

"Doug is a great player and you don't want to see anybody get hurt like that, especially not in something as meaningless as this game," Sherman said. "Clowney should have been ejected for that hit. It was appalling what he did out there today."

Texans head coach Bill O'Brien disagreed with Sherman's assessment of Clowney's hit.

"That wasn't dirty," O'Brien said after the game. "It was a football play."

Despite the controversial hit, Clowney was named Defensive MVP of the Pro Bowl after recording four tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.

ALL STAR KNOCKOUT: Who Will Prevail In This Football Showdown?

The 2017 All-Star game is coming up, and there's one question on everyone's minds: who will win?

In one corner, we have the National Football League (NFL) stars. These players have been dominating the field this season, racking up touchdowns and making big plays. Led by Tom Brady, they're a force to be reckoned with.

In the other corner, we have the best players from the American Football Conference (AFC). This team is led by Derek Carr, who has been amazing this year. They've also got some of the best players in the game, including Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell.

So who will win? It's hard to say for sure. But one thing is for sure: this is going to be an epic showdown!

DODGERS' PEDERSON LOSES IN ALL STAR KNOCKOUT

Wilmer Flores hit a two-run homer and the Mets beat the Dodgers 4-2 on Tuesday night in the All-Star Game's second inning of play.

Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson, who was vying to become the first rookie position player to start an All-Star Game, went 0 for 2 and was pinch hit for in the fourth inning.

"I think everyone understands that there are bigger things at stake," said Pederson, who will have plenty of time to rest his legs before the Dodgers open their second half on Friday. "I'm just glad that I had this opportunity."

Pederson batted leadoff and played center field in place of Bryce Harper, who was scratched from the lineup because of a sore left thumb. Harper is hitting .330 with slugging percentage of .610.

"We would've loved to see him play, but we understand there's a long season ahead," manager Don Mattingly said of Harper.

Flores entered Tuesday hitting .292 with 11 homers and 43 RBIs for the Mets. He drove a 1-1 fastball from Clayton Kershaw into the left-field bullpen at Petco Park for his first All-Star Game home run.

5. ALL STAR KNOCKOUT: The Biggest Upset In Sports History?

In the early hours of Sunday morning, Jan. 8, 2017, the biggest upset in sports history occurred. It was so monumental that some are already calling it the "All Star Knockout."

What transpired was a colossal mismatch. The American League's best team, led by Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, faced off against the National League's worst squad, helmed by Addison Russell and Brandon Crawford. From the outset, it was clear that there would only be one outcome: an A.L. victory.

But then something amazing happened. The N.L. team came back from a six-run deficit to win the game 7-6!

How did this happen? How could the worst team in baseball beat the best? There is no single answer, but a combination of factors contributed to the upset.

First, the National League had better pitching. While the A.L.'s top pitchers were shut down for most of the game, N.L.'s starters kept their team in contention. Clayton Kershaw gave up five runs in five innings, but his teammates picked him up and managed to hold on for the win.

Second, the N.L.'s hitters were more aggressive at the plate. They didn't try to pull every pitch like the A.L.'s batters did; instead they took what they were given and made contact with most of them. This resulted in more hits (14 vs 9) and more RBIs (7 vs 3).

Lastly, but certainly not least, there was luck involved. The ball bounced favorably for the National League on several occasions, while going against the A.L. squad on others. This evened out over time and led to one of the most improbable outcomes in sports history.

So what does this mean for baseball going forward? Obviously, it's still too early to tell; one game is not indicative of a trend or shift in power dynamics. But it will be interesting to see if other small-market teams can start winning games against their bigger rivals by playing smart and taking advantage of their opponents' weaknesses