On the heels of Paul Skenes’ 11-strikeout performance with seven no-hit innings Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie was named the National League’s All-Star Game starting pitcher Friday.
Skenes will be the fifth rookie to start an All-Star Game in MLB history, joining Hideo Nomo (1995), Fernando Valenzuela (1981), Mark Fidrych (1976) and Dave Stenhouse (1962).