For the first time in franchise history, the Houston Astros had four players starting in the All-Star Game at their respective positions. They include the following guys:
Brantley, for his part, got a warm and welcoming reception from his former hometown in Cleveland on Tuesday night. It was his first return to Progressive Field since being acquired by Houston in the offseason. The Houston Astros are set to go back to play against the Indians in the second half.
Speaking of which, Thursday will begin the second half of the season in Arlington against the Texas Rangers.