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Jose Altuve was voted in as the starting second baseman for the American League while Yordan Alvarez was named the starting DH.Jose Altuve was named the starter at second base and Yordan Alvarez earned the nod at designated hitter. It's the fourth time in team history that two players have been named starters.
The game will be played in Arlington at the Rangers' home stadium Globe Life Field on July 16 at 7 p.m. It will be Altuve's ninth All-Star selection and sixth time being named a starter. Alvarez will make his third All-Star team and first starting nod. Altuve has earned the most All-Star nominations in Astros history. Entering Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Altuve was hitting .308 with 13 homers, 17 doubles, 38 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 83 games. He also hadn't made an error all season.
Alvarez becomes the first Astros designated hitter to be named an All-Star Game starter. Entering Wednesday night's game, he owned a .297 average with 18 homers, 19 doubles and 46 RBI in 82 games.KHOU would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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