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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes named starter for MLB All-Star Game

Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 17: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been named the starter for the National League at the MLB All-Star Game.

The rookie phenom will represent the Steel City on the mound in Texas on July 16.

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Skenes, alongside outfielder Bryan Reynolds, were named All-Stars earlier this month. Skenes was just 10 games into his MLB career at the time.

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The All-Star Game will start Tuesday at 8 p.m.

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