Cristopher Sanchez’s breakout season has earned him one of the biggest honours heading into Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.
Sanchez will be the National League starting pitcher for the game in Philadelphia (watch the game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 7:30 p.m. ET).
The selection recognizes a remarkable campaign for the 28-year-old, who has emerged as one of the National League’s premier starters, owning an 11-4 record with a 2.62 ERA and 144 strikeouts in 127.1 innings pitched.
Sanchez is the first Phillies pitcher to start an All-Star Game since Roy Halladay in 2011.
The American League starter has not yet been officially announced.