For most of Tuesday night, it looked like Chicago White Sox rookie starting pitcher Shane Smith was not going to make an appearance in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
To the delight of White Sox fans, the American League surprisingly handed the ball to Smith in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Given all the adversity Shame Smith has overcome this season, it was nice to see his strong first half rewarded with not just an All-Star selection, but the chance to actually pitch in the All-Star Game. That's a moment that Smith will be telling his kids and grandkids about, regardless of what happens for the rest of his big league career.