Commentary: You never know when it’s your last.

PHILADELPHIA — Pete Crow-Armstrong was 9 years previous, possibly 10. He can’t bear in mind for sure. But he clearly remembers the scene: a journey from his San Fernando Valley home to Angel Stadium, for a recreation that includes Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees.

Jeter wasn’t an outfielder, though. Crow-Armstrong sat in right-center area, with a great view of an Angels’ phenom.

“I absolutely followed Mike Trout,” Crow-Armstrong said. “I would have followed him if he were in freaking Seattle.

“He was — he still is — the only one to ever really do what I’ve ever seen him do in my life.”

A decade and a half later, in an All-Star Game that was short on drama and long on tributes to Trout, the hometown hero and future Hall of Famer, Crow-Armstrong shared middle area with Trout.

“That,” the Chicago Cubs’ star said, “is a cool nugget I’ll always keep with me.”

With a two-run single in the first inning from All-Star Game MVP and former Dodger Cody Bellinger giving the American League the only runs it could need, the AL shut out the National League on Tuesday, 4-0.

The three Dodgers in the NL beginning lineup — Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy and Andy Pages — went hitless.

Justin Wrobleski, the lone Dodgers pitcher, gave up a home run to former Dodger Miguel Vargas but pitched two innings and struck out 5, the most strikeouts in an All-Star Game since Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez struck out 5 in 1999 — and, before that, Fernando Valenzuela did it in 1986.

Trout went hitless in three at-bats. After he grounded out in his ultimate at-bat, Freeman enveloped him in an impromptu bear hug.

“I love Freddie,” Trout said.

There was a fireworks show after the fourth inning, with youngsters driving bicycles onto the sector a la “The Sandlot.” Trout supplied swing suggestions to one of the children. Freeman performed catch with another.

“One of the cooler moments I’ve ever been a part of on the baseball field,” Freeman said. “It makes you feel like a kid again.”

Mike Trout indicators autographs before the home run derby Monday.

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Before the sport, Freeman addressed his fellow NL All-Stars, adopted by Bryce Harper and Chris Sale. Freeman channeled his interior Ferris Bueller, reminding his youthful friends to stop and respect every second.

“It’s going fast,” Freeman said. “There’s a lot going on. Make sure you take a step back.”

Trout savored every second with associates and household, including his two sons, in the festivities. In an interview with MLB Network, his 2-year-old scampered off the stage. His 5-year-old, requested if he can be a better participant than his dad, said yes.

“It’s special to be able to sit back and remember the special experiences when you were a kid,” Trout said. “It’s a full circle. Just trying to enjoy every minute of it.”

He acquired a good ovation from the Philadelphia crowd, which he knew better than to take for granted. The crowd engaged in vigorous and focused booing: mascots Mr. and Mrs. Met; the man who beat the Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber in the home run derby on Monday; a man who performed for the Houston Astros when they beat the Phillies in the World Series 4 years in the past; anybody taking part in for the Dodgers or any of the Phillies’ NL East rivals.

Juan Soto, particularly. But not Trout.

“It means a lot,” Trout said. “I know how Phillies fans are when an opposing player comes in here, and it’s usually boos.”

As he spoke with the media, Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays walked by.

“I love you,” Caminero said.

Mike Trout bats in the first inning Tuesday.

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Trout had just saluted a fellow All-Star, Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who like Trout grew up in the realm, rooting for the Phillies. McGonigle was 6 when Trout made his major league debut.

“The way he plays the game, it’s like a young Trout out there, just with how hard he plays,” Trout said.

Trout turns 35 next month, far nearer to the end of his profession than the start. Justin Verlander is retiring at the end of the season, and Freeman said he hoped Trout’s accomplishments wouldn’t be misplaced amid the Verlander accolades at the All-Star Game.

“I know Justin’s been getting his flowers the last couple days, and rightfully so,” Freeman said. “Mike deserves it until he retires, because he’s one of the best players of all time.”

Verlander was all too joyful to share the legacy of Trout in the AL clubhouse, and not just for the benefit of the twentysomethings in the room.

“He took the baseball world by storm,” Verlander said, “one of those generational talents that does everything — great outfielder, great baserunner, all the pop you would want. He was a complete player and generational talent for a reason.

“I always loved watching him play. I remember sitting there watching him hit a triple, and — I forget the teammate, but he was literally hitting me on the leg, like, watch him run, watch him run. He was, like, floating. He’s a once-in-a-generation guy for a reason.”

By his requirements, Trout was unusually reflective after the sport. He was the dominant participant of the earlier decade, but before Tuesday he had not taken an All-Star at-bat in this decade.

He grew up right here, watching Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins play for the Phillies. Now he has kids like Crow-Amstrong and McGonigle telling him they grew up watching him.

“It makes you feel like you’ve done something,” Trout said. “For me, since day one, I’ve always played this game how I saw a lot of guys when I was young, watching Utley and JRo and Jeter. Play the game right. Play the game hard.

“You never know when it’s your last.”