The American and National League All-Stars will do battle tonight to see who gets home field advantage for the World Series in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO.
First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on FOX. If you can’t watch the game, you can always listen to it on your local ESPN Radio affiliate.
Five times an All-Star, Justin Verlander will make his first All-Star start for the American League. In 18 starts for the Detroit Tigers this season, Verlander is 9-5 with a 2.58 ERA. In his four previous All-Star games, he’s made two appearances and has allowed one run in two innings of work.
An All-Star for third time, Matt Cain will make his first All-Star start for the National League. In 17 starts for the San Francisco Giants, Cain is 9-3 with a 2.62 ERA. While being named to two previous All-Star teams, this will mark his first appearance in the Midsummer Classic.
Click on the read more button below to see today’s lineups, the Boston Red Sox and All-Star links from the overnight if you’re on the home page.
Here are today’s lineups:
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| 1. Carlos Gonzalez | DH | 1. Derek Jeter | SS |
| 2. Melky Cabrera | CF | 2. Robinson Cano | 2B |
| 3. Ryan Braun | LF | 3. Josh Hamilton | LF |
| 4. Joey Votto | 1B | 4. Jose Bautista | RF |
| 5. Carlos Beltran | RF | 5. Prince Fielder | 1B |
| 6. Buster Posey | C | 6. Adrian Beltre | 3B |
| 7. Pablo Sandoval | 3B | 7. David Ortiz | DH |
| 8. Dan Uggla | 2B | 8. Mike Napoli | C |
| 9. Rafael Furcal | SS | 9. Curtis Granderson | CF |
| Matt Cain | SP | Justin Verlander | SP |
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