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Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances. 4 Dodgers elected to start
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 4, 2026
· 5 min read
Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts next weekend, while four players from the World Series champion Dodgers were voted to the National League’s starting lineup.Los Angeles A...
Key takeaway , among four All-Stars from the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays, said he will skip the July 14 game at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park to rest a bad back that has bothered him for much of the season.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The selection of four Dodgers players to the National League's starting lineup has significant implications for the team's performance in the second half of the season. With players like Shohei Ohtani potentially missing All-Star mound appearances due to injury, the Dodgers' management will need to carefully balance the needs of their individual players with the team's overall goals. For fans in Piney Point Village , the success of the Dodgers and other major league teams can have a tangible impact on the local economy, particularly in terms of tourism and sports-related businesses. As the All-Star game approaches, locals will be watching to see how the team's roster shapes up and how the absence of key players like Ohtani might affect their chances in the remainder of the season. The Dodgers' strong showing in the All-Star selection process is a testament to the team's depth and talent, and fans in the Houston area will be eager to see how they perform in the coming weeks.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts next weekend, while four players from the World Series champion Dodgers were voted to the National League’s starting lineup.Los Angeles A...
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