Ninety-five games into the season and the All-Star game is finally here. With records already broken and surprises in the standings, the world's best will display their talents this evening in the 84th edition of the MLB All-Star game. With Citi Field as the host (the Mets last held the ASG in 1964 at Shea Stadium), the AL team headed by Max Scherzer (13-1, 3.19 ERA) will take on the NL team headed by Matt Harvey (7-2, 2.35 ERA).
Max Scherzer has certainly earned his first All-Star appearance and start during the first half of the season. Losing his first decision this past Saturday after starting off the season with an American League record-tying 13-0 record, the Detroit Tigers' number-two man will look to give the American League a head start towards home field advantage this offseason. With a 10.58 K/9 and a 0.98 WHIP, Scherzer is working on a career year this season.
Matt Harvey is shining in his sophmore season. The 24-year-old is 7-2 in 19 starts for the New York Mets this season, posting a 2.35 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. Holding opposing hitters to a .196 average, fourth in the MLB, Harvey also has a 10.18 K/9 against hitters in 130 innings pitched this season. Harvey also leads the NL in strikeouts with 147. Harvey will look to give the National League team a good start as they look to extend their three-game win streak to four. The Mets' ace is also making his first All-Star appearance and start.
Game Notes:
- The last ASG held in New York was in 2008 at Old Yankee Stadium.
- In 83 matchups since 1933, the National League leads the American League all time 43-38-2.
- Mariano Rivera (13), David Ortiz (9), Carlos Beltran (8), Miguel Cabrera (8) have been All-Stars more than anyone else on the rosters this year.
American League lineup:
- Mike Trout LF – (.322, 15 HR, 59 RBI)
- Robinson Cano 2B – (.302, 21 HR, 65 RBI)
- Miguel Cabrera 3B – (.365, 30 HR, 95 RBI)
- Chris Davis 1B – (.315, 37 HR, 93 RBI)
- Jose Bautista RF – (.254, 20 HR, 55 RBI)
- David Ortiz DH – (.317, 19 HR, 65 RBI)
- Adam Jones CF – (.296, 19 HR, 67 RBI)
- Joe Mauer C – (.320, 8 HR, 32 RBI)
- J.J. Hardy SS – (.251, 16 HR, 52 RBI)
Max Scherzer (13-1, 3.19 ERA) will start tonight's game.
National League lineup:
- Brandon Phillips 2B – (.266, 12 HR, 74 RBI)
- Carlos Beltran RF – (.309, 19 HR, 53 RBI)
- Joey Votto 1B – (.318, 15 HR, 42 RBI)
- David Wright 3B – (.304, 13 HR, 44 RBI)
- Carlos Gonzalez LF – (.302, 25 HR, 64 RBI)
- Yadier Molina C – (.341, 7 HR, 49 RBI)
- Troy Tulowitzki SS – (.332, 16 HR, 52 RBI)
- Michael Cuddyer DH – (.330, 16 HR, 55 RBI)
- Bryce Harper CF – (.264, 13 HR, 29 RBI)
Matt Harvey (7-2, 2.35 ERA) will start tonight's game.
First Pitch Forecast: Sunny – 91° – 38% humidity – 0% PoP
TV: FOX
Radio: ESPN Radio
Erik Seybold is a writer for Philliedelphia. Follow him on Twitter.
