After a thrilling, exhilarating Home Run Derby finish that saw our very own Cal Raleigh become the first Mariner to take home the trophy since Ken Griffey Jr., the All-Star festivities continue with the actual game. We’ll be treated to another helping of Big Dumper on the national stage, with American League manager Aaron Boone slotting him into the cleanup spot in the starting lineup.
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As is standard in the exhibition game, don’t expect any member of either starting lineup to get more than one or two turns at bat, as the hope is for as many of the reserves to get in as possible.