Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers will represent the American League as the starting pitcher in the upcoming All-Star Game, marking the first Tiger to do so since Max Scherzer in 2013. With a record of 10-3 and a 2.23 ERA this season, Skubal is riding high as his team holds the best record in MLB. Meanwhile, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will start for the National League for the second consecutive year, boasting a 4-8 record and a 2.01 ERA. Both pitchers have expressed mutual respect for each other's skills and work ethic, highlighting their maturity and dedication to improvement on the mound.