Two middle Tennessee natives might rightly feel snubbed about not getting selected for Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia (FOX, 7 p.m. CT).
Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray and Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds have participated in multiple all-star contests.
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