The starting lineup of the American League All-Star team has Red Sox players at several notable positions.
Leading off for the A.L. is outfielder Mookie Betts, while his teammate, J.D. Martinez, bats fourth in the order (the “cleanup” spot). And on the mound, Boston’s Chris Sale gets the start. It’s a trifecta of impact roles for the 2018 Red Sox.
Historically, it’s rare for one team to monopolize these positions in a starting All-Star lineup, though not unprecedented.
Here’s a look at the other times when a single team has achieved this feat, and how those teams faired in the second half of the season.