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Phillies Stars Head to All-Star Game | Philadelphia News
Brandon Marsh is headed to the MLB All-Star Game as a starter, riding a career year with a .315 average and 15 homers, while Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber join as NL reserves. Pitchers Cristopher Sánchez and Jhoan Duran also make their first All-Star trips. The announcement rolled out Saturday night at Independence Hall, celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. Harper, a nine-time All-Star, received a special “Legend Pick” from the Commissioner, while Schwarber leads the majors with 30 homers as a DH. Sánchez’s 50-inning scoreless streak earned him his second All-Star nod. Local heroes…
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