The AL All-Star Game starting lineup just dropped, and two Yankees are locked in: Cody Bellinger is hitting sixth in right field, and Ben Rice snagged first base, batting seventh. It's all set for tomorrow night, 8 PM ET on FOX, but man, there are some head-scratchers in this lineup, especially with Rice.
AL Lineup: Star Power and Some Real Question Marks
Listen, the top of this AL lineup is absolutely loaded, no doubt. Mike Trout in center, Yordan Alvarez at DH, Shea Langliers catching, Junior Caminero at third, and Bobby Witt Jr. at short. That's a serious core. But then you get to Ben Rice, batting seventh, and you gotta wonder what manager John Schneider was thinking. The dude's got a ridiculous 166 wRC+, which is second in the whole AL, only behind Alvarez! How is he not batting higher? He's a legitimate force and frankly, he's hard-done-by hitting that low. I'd personally slot him at the three spot, no question. And Langliers batting third? He's having a great season, sure, but his offensive skill set isn't exactly screaming "cleanup hitter" compared to others. It’s a curious call. Still, seeing a legend like Trout, after all his injury battles, back at the top is seriously cool. He and Alvarez are gonna be a nightmare for AL pitchers. Caminero and Witt Jr. are obviously bright young stars, so their spots are solid.The NL Squad and Game Day Buzz
Over in the National League, their lineup is stacked too: Kyle Schwarber DH, Juan Soto in left, Freddie Freeman at first, CJ Abrams at short, Max Muncy at third, Ozzie Albies at second, Brandon Marsh in right, Andy Pages in center, and Drake Baldwin catching. It's gonna be a show! This whole thing goes down at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Tomorrow night, 8:00 EST on FOX. Get ready to watch some absolute bombs fly.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.