John Matthews
WMAL.com
MIAMI — (WMAL) You’ll see four “curly W’s” when the National League takes the field to open tonight’s All-Star game in Miami, led by defending Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer, who has been chosen to be the starting pitcher for the senior circuit.
Scherzer, who leads the majors with a 2.10 ERA, will become just the fifth pitcher to start an All-Star game in both the American and National Leagues. He had earlier started for the Detroit Tigers in 2013.
In a season where home runs are flying out of the park at a near-record clip, Scherzer says he’ll try to do his part to not let that happen Tuesday.
“That’s really been something that’s been a thorn in my side. I’ve had to become a better pitcher, locate better. Because of the home run spike, I’ve dialed it in even more to try to make my location better to try to prevent them. I think I have a hand in it, in not letting them hit as many homers out, and that’s made me a better pitcher,” he said.
Scherzer will be joined in the starting lineup by fellow Nationals Bryce Harper – the top overall vote-getter – in right field, Ryan Zimmerman at first base and Daniel Murphy at second base. Pitcher Stephen Strasburg will be in the bullpen for the National League as well.
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