Kansas City didn't get the all-Royal American League lineup it wanted, but the team nonetheless will have an MLB-high four starters at the 2015 All-Star Game in Cincinnati.
The starters for the 2015 Midsummer Classic at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 14th: pic.twitter.com/Kf7GMgvkuU
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) July 5, 2015
Catcher Salvador Perez, shortstop Alcides Escobar and outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Alex Gordon officially got the nod Sunday night during a selection special that aired on MLB Network. The quartet of Royals will be joined by Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, Angels outfielder Mike Trout, Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson, Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz and Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.