“I wanted to pitch more innings, get deeper into the games”, the Chicago White Sox ace pitcher said Monday after he was announced to open the All-Star Game for the American League.
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“The last three outings, I haven’t pitched very well”, he said.
National League manager Terry Collins watched from the dugout as Johnny Cueto dominated in the 2015 World Series.
“We had five very, very, very good guys we were considering to start, ” Collins said. “Hopefully I can maybe sway somebody in the right direction as well like he did for me”. From dramatic comebacks to late game drama to blowouts, there is a long list of All-Star Game moments that have stood the test of time and have been passed down through the 87 years of the game. “He’s tough to hit. With all the festivities and all the hype that comes around with the All-Star Game, I’m just really appreciative to be able to experience this for myself and with my family”.
One that includes trying to decipher Cueto’s quirky delivery.
“I know that this stuff doesn’t happen a whole lot”, said Sale after being named tomorrow night’s starting pitcher.
Collins, whose New York Mets were mowed down by the Kansas City Royals in the 2015 Fall Classic, said his decision to name Cueto, 13-1 with a 2.47 ERA in his first season with the San Francisco Giants, his starter was easy.
NL: Cubs 2B Ben Zobrist, Washington RF Bryce Harper, Cubs 3B Kris Bryant, San Diego DH Wil Myers, San Francisco C Buster Posey, Chicago 1B Anthony Rizzo, Miami CF Marcell Ozuna, Colorado LF Carlos Gonzalez, Cubs SS Addison Russell.
Ozuna and Gonzalez are replacements for the Cubs’ Dexter Fowler and the Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes, who are hurt.
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It’s the fourth straight year a National League stadium has hosted the game, so Major League Baseball has designated the American League squad the home team on alternating years.
