Cristopher Sanchez's breakout season has earned him one of the biggest honours heading into Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game.
Sanchez will be the National League starting pitcher for the game in Philadelphia (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT), the team announced on Sunday.
The selection recognizes a remarkable campaign for the 28-year-old, who has emerged as one of the National League's premier starters, owning an 11-4 record with a 2.62 ERA and 144 strikeouts in 127.1 innings pitched.
Sanchez is the first Phillies pitcher to start an All-Star Game since Roy Halladay in 2011.
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays will be the American League starting pitcher.
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