The game’s best players will come together tonight and take center stage for what will be the 84th Midsummer Classic. AL manager Jim Leyland will go with his own to start the game, Max Scherzer, who has dominated hitters so far this season. In 129.2 innings, Scherzer has struck out 152 while only walking 31 – compiling a 13-1 record. NL skipper Bruce Bochy has named hometown-hero Matt Harvey the starter for his squad. Harvey is 7-2 with a 2.35 ERA and 147 Ks in 130 IP. Mariano Rivera will appear in his 13th and final All-Star game, as the farewell tour continues – this time in the national spotlight. Leyland has assured people that no matter the score, Mo will be on the mound at some point tonight. AL fans, especially Yankee fans, hope Mo can secure home-field advantage for the American League in the World Series with a save. Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
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American League – managed by Jim Leyland -DET
Mike Trout LAA -LF
Robinson Cano NYY -2B
Miguel Cabrera DET -3B
Chris Davis BAL -1B
Jose Bautista TOR -RF
David Ortiz BOS -DH
Adam Jones BAL -CF
Joe Mauer MIN -C
J.J. Hardy BAL -SS
RHP Max Scherzer – DET (13-1, 3.19 ERA)
National League – managed by Bruce Bochy -SFG
Brandon Phillips CIN -2B
Carlos Beltran STL -RF
Joey Votto CIN -1B
David Wright NYM -3B
Carlos Gonzalez COL -LF
Yadier Molina STL -C
Troy Tulowitzki COL -SS
Michael Cuddyer COL -DH
Bryce Harper WAS -CF
RHP Matt Harvey -NYM (7-2, 2.35 ERA)
Pregame ceremonies will begin at 7:30 pm EST – Citi Field – Flushing, Queens
First pitch is set for 8 pm EST
TV: FOX
Radio: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, WFAN 660
Weather: 87°F, partly cloudy
