Paul Skenes from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers have been named as All-Star Game starters for the upcoming contest in Atlanta. Skenes, at 23 years old, boasts a 2.01 ERA this season despite a 4-8 record. He was selected by the National League manager Dave Roberts. Skubal, 28, has a record of 10-3 and a 2.23 ERA, selected by American League manager Aaron Boone. Both players are making their second consecutive All-Star appearances, with Skubal having previously won an AL Cy Young Award.
Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers were named All-Star Game starters, representing the National League and American League respectively.
Skenes, 23, has a major league-leading 2.01 ERA over 20 starts this season, despite holding a 4-8 record.
Skubal, 28, is making his second consecutive All-Star Game appearance, holding a 10-3 record and a 2.23 ERA this season.
The last All-Star Game starter for the Tigers was Max Scherzer in 2013.
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