Omaha native Alec Bohm named MLB All-Star starter
Published: Jul. 3, 2024 at 10:57 PM CDT
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha native Alec Bohm was named an MLB All-Star starter Wednesday, one of three Philadelphia Phillies that will start for the National League.
Bohm will make his first all-star appearance after receiving 70 percent of the fan vote for NL third baseman. Teammates Bryce Harper and Trea Turner were also named starters.
Hours after getting the all-star nod, Bohm launched a two-run home run in the Phillies 5-3 win over the Cubs in Chicago. The Roncalli Catholic grad leads the NL with 70 RBI this season.
The 2024 MLB All-Star Game takes place Tuesday, July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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