Phillies' Sánchez to Pitch for NL in Home All-Star Start; Blue Jays' Cease Gets AL Nod

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has been selected to start the National League's All-Star Game on his home field. He will face Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease, who will take the mound for the American League. The announcements were made on Sunday.

Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will have the honor of starting the upcoming All-Star Game, taking the mound for the National League in front of his home crowd. The decision was confirmed by National League manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sánchez's selection means he will pitch the National League's opening innings at his home ballpark on Tuesday night. He will be opposed by Dylan Cease, the chosen starter for the American League, as announced by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

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Starting the All-Star Game in your home ballpark is a career highlight, and Sánchez earning that distinction is a testament to his strong season.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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