Paul Skenes to Start 2024 All-Star Game for National League

The 22-year-old Pirates rookie joins an elite group of pitchers making their All-Star debut as starters.

Skenes has dominated in his first 11 Major League starts with a 6-0 record and 1.90 ERA.
He is the first rookie pitcher to start the All-Star Game in nearly 30 years.
The National League's young pitching staff aims to secure another win after last year's victory.
Skenes was selected first overall in the 2023 amateur draft and has quickly risen to prominence.
The All-Star Game will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.