UNDATED (AP) Barring injury, the Astros will make up one-third of the American League’s starting lineup for the All-Star Game at Cleveland on July 9.
Outfielders George Springer and Michael Brantley will join teammate and third baseman Alex Bregman in the AL lineup, along with Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and New York second baseman DJ LeMahieu.
The rest of the AL starters announced Thursday are Indians first baseman Carlos Santana, Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco, Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence and Angels outfielder Mike Trout.
Trout was the leading vote-getter in the Starters Election among all MLB finalists to earn his eighth consecutive All-Star selection and seventh straight fan-elected starting assignment
The Cubs and Braves each have two players in the National League starting lineup. Catcher Willson Contreras and shortstop Javier Baez will represent the Cubs, while the Braves will send first baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Ronald Acuna (ah-KOON’-yah) Jr.
Also named NL starters are Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel (keh-TEHL’) Marte, Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (ar-eh-NAH’-doh), Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (YEH’-lijhch) and Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger.
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