ATLANTA — Grab the popcorn, chill the six-pack and get ready for the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game.
That’s when Cincinnati Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott said he’s been told to expect to pitch for the National League squad in his first career All-Star appearance.
Abbott, who joins shortstop Elly De La Cruz representing the Reds in tonight’s game mentioned at least “a little nerves” ahead of the big event.
“It’s sinking in,” he said of the All-Star experience and recognition. “It’s great. I told everybody once I get to the game, I’ll be good. Once we get past all this (pregame hype and hoopla), we’ll be fine.”
Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes, Abbott’s All-Star locker neighbor, is the NL’s starter tonight.
(This story was updated to add a photo gallery.)
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Here’s when Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott will pitch for the NL in the MLB All-Star game
Reporting by Gordon Wittenmyer, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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