Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw's first All-Star Game start will be a home game.
Kershaw, the longtime Dodgers ace, was named as the starting pitcher for the National League and will face Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan in the 92nd Midsummer Classic at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night.
"It means a lot," Kershaw said. "It means a lot to my family. We're excited.
"Hopefully," he added, "I don't screw it up too bad."
NL manager Brian Snitker chose Kershaw, a nine-time All-Star, over Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara, the best pitcher in the first half of the season.