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Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances. 4 Dodgers elected to start
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 4, 2026
· 5 min read
Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts next weekend, while four players from the World Series champion Dodgers were voted to the National League’s starting lineup.Los Angeles A...
Key takeaway , among four All-Stars from the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays, said he will skip the July 14 game at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park to rest a bad back that has bothered him for much of the season.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The All-Star game selection process has significant implications for San Antonio baseball fans, who often follow the performances of top players like Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. With four Dodgers players elected to start, including Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy, locals who support the team will be keeping a close eye on their participation in the game. The potential absence of Ohtani from the mound due to a right biceps issue may be particularly disappointing for fans in the area, given his impressive two-way skills. Meanwhile, the decision of players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to skip the game for rest may spark debate among San Antonio fans about the importance of the All-Star game versus the need for players to prioritize their health and team performance. As the game approaches, San Antonio fans will be watching to see which players ultimately participate and how their favorite teams are represented.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts next weekend, while four players from the World Series champion Dodgers were voted to the National League’s starting lineup.Los Angeles A...
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