MIAMI -- There might have been a time when Astros outfielder George Springer could not have imagined doing what he did Tuesday night. Starting in his first All-Star Game was also a pretty cool thing.
In terms of challenges, Springer has had bigger.
"He's conquered a lot," teammate Dallas Keuchel, a fellow All-Star, said.
"Lots of respect for that guy," Astros All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa said.
Here's the thing that made the 88th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard -- which the American League won 2-1 in 10 innings -- so remarkable for Springer.