PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Fifth in the National League in home runs (20) and RBI (60), Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe was not picked to the MLB All-Star Game after making the American League team with Tampa Bay last season.
The National League went with the following infielders after Ozzie Albies of the Braves was voted as the starter for the game in Philadelphia next week. The following others were selected as infielders for the game
- Bryce Harper (Philadelphia)-he is considered a ‘Legend’ pick, but also has 20 home runs and a .906 OPS
- Luis Arraez (2B, San Francisco)-2nd in the NL with a .326 average
- Otto Lopez (Miami)-leads the National League with a .337 average
- Matt Olson (1B, Atlanta)-his 22 home runs are 4th in the NL with 54 RBI and a .273 average with an .883 OPS
- Sal Stewart (1B, Cincinnati)-13th in the NL with 17 HR and 5th with 60 RBI
Pitcher Paul Skenes is the only Pirates representative for the game in Philadelphia next week.
Pirates 2B is top 5 in home runs and RBI in the National League
Pirates 2B is top 5 in home runs and RBI in the National League
