The starting lineups for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game have been announced, and it’s going to be an exciting matchup between the American League’s Corbin Burnes and the National League’s Paul Skenes. Burnes, a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation, Skenes.
Burnes has had an impressive first season with the Orioles, boasting a 9-4 record and a stellar 2.43 ERA, which is the third-best in all of baseball this season. He is also among the top 10 in the American League in WHIP, innings pitched, walks per nine innings, and wins. Burnes’ performance has been crucial in helping the Orioles secure the best record in the AL East, making him a frontrunner for the AL Cy Young award. This will be Burnes’ fourth All-Star appearance, but his first time starting the game.
On the other hand, Skenes will be making his first All-Star appearance, starting for the National League. Since being called up in May, Skenes has had an outstanding start to his career with a 6-0 record, a 1.90 ERA, 89 strikeouts, and a 0.920 WHIP in just 66.1 innings over 11 starts. Although he hasn’t pitched enough innings to qualify for some stats leaderboards, his ERA and WHIP would rank among the top three in baseball among qualified pitchers. At only 22 years old, Skenes will be the youngest pitcher to start an All-Star Game since Dwight Gooden in 1986.
The starting lineups for the game will feature some exciting matchups. Burnes will be facing off against players like Ketel Marte, Shohei Ohtani, and Trea Turner from the National League, while Skenes will have to contend with Steven Kwan, Gunnar Henderson, and Juan Soto from the American League. The game is set to air at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday on FOX and the FOX Sports app.
In addition to the All-Star Game lineup, there are other exciting stories and events happening in the world of MLB, such as Dustin May’s season-ending surgery, the upcoming Home Run Derby, trade deadline tracker, and power rankings. Whether you’re a fan of the Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, or Phillies, there is plenty of baseball action to keep you engaged and entertained. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on your favorite teams and players.
