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Pitcher unlikely to appear in All-Star Game due to schedule
A starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers is scheduled to pitch on the final day before the All-Star break, making him ineligible to pitch in the game two nights later. The pitcher said he wants to participate but understands the team's focus on later in the season.
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A starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers is scheduled to start on July 12, the last day before the All-Star break, which would make him ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game two nights later. The pitcher said he wants to play in the All-Star Game but understands the team's priorities.
"I get it," the pitcher said after a July loss. "I get we're not looking for right now. We're looking for September, October.
experience The 24-year-old pitcher has already thrown 104 innings this season. He threw a combined 141⅓ innings last year across the minors, majors, and postseason. The pitcher said the extra rest could be beneficial. He pitched one scoreless inning in last year's All-Star Game.
Performance this season The pitcher holds a 9-4 record and leads the majors with a 1.47 ERA and 156 strikeouts. His fastball reached 105.5 mph in a recent start. Over his past 11 starts, he is 8-2 with a 0.63 ERA, striking out 105 batters while walking 14 and allowing opponents to hit .128. A manager said the pitcher has performed well in recent outings.
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