Paul Skenes to Make History With Second All-Star Game Start

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Jul 12, 2025
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National League's Paul Skenes, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, throws during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes will be the starting pitcher for the National League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, when he will make history.

NL manager Dave Roberts announced on Saturday that Skenes will start at Truist Park in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will pitch for the American League.

Skenes will become the first pitcher to be a starter in All-Star Games during each of the first two years of his major-league career. Skenes pitched one scoreless inning last year in the Midsummer Classic in Arlington, Texas.

Four other players have started All-Star Games in their first two seasons: Joe DiMaggio (seven, 1936-42), Ichiro Suzuki (four, 2021-24), Rod Carew (three, 1967-69), and Frank Robinson (two, 1956-57). All four are Hall of Famers.

Skenes’ record is just 4-8 in 20 starts this season. However, his 2.01 ERA led the NL going into Saturday’s games.

 

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