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Brandon Marsh, Bryce Harper Among 5 Phillies Named All-Stars for Philadelphia Game
Brandon Marsh will start in the outfield, and Bryce Harper was added as a commissioner’s legend pick among five Phillies selections.
- On Saturday, Major League Baseball announced five Philadelphia Phillies players were selected to the National League All-Star roster for the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park.
- Outfielder Brandon Marsh secured a starting spot through fan voting, while Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Cristopher Sanchez, and Jhoan Duran were named via player votes and commissioner selections.
- Schwarber leads MLB with 30 home runs, Sanchez posted a historic 50 2/3-inning scoreless streak, and Duran owns a 1.52 ERA with 21 saves tied for the National League lead.
- Commissioner Rob Manfred named Harper a 'legend pick' to join the roster, while both Harper and Schwarber are considering participation in the July 13 Home Run Derby.
- The All-Star Game arrives in Philadelphia for the first time since 1996, marking a historic moment as the city celebrates its baseball tradition during the nation's 250th anniversary.
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