Orioles' Burnes to start All-Star Game for AL squad
Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes will toe the rubber for the American League to start Tuesday's All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, the Orioles announced Monday.
It's Corbin's world and we are just living in it. pic.twitter.com/6uKrPPd4e3
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 15, 2024
Burnes, who was named an All-Star for a fourth straight season, will start the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career. He was informed about the decision by Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez:
Pedro Martínez let Burnes know he’s going to start the All-Star Game 🥹 pic.twitter.com/gO0NNWrB85
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 15, 2024
The 29-year-old owns a 2.43 ERA with 1.04 WHIP and 110 strikeouts over 118 2/3 innings (19 starts) for the AL East-leading Orioles. The right-hander can test free agency at the conclusion of the 2024 campaign.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes will start for the National League.