Former North Carolina baseball standout Zac Gallen is heading to Seattle for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.
As one of the best pitchers in all of baseball so far this season, Gallen was selected to be a member of the National League team for the All-Star Game, his first appearance of his career. Gallen was officially named to the team on Sunday night as the rosters were revealed.
In 17 starts this season, Gallen is 10-3 with a 3.15 ERA for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s developed into one of the best pitchers not only in the National League but in all of baseball and has emerged as a legit Cy Young candidate.
The moment Zac Gallen and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. found out that they're @MLB All-Stars for the first time. pic.twitter.com/tPf0eimHI7
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) July 2, 2023
With the pitching of Gallen as the team’s ace, Arizona has jumped out to a 3 game lead in the NL West over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks have been a surprise team this season and are hoping to be legit contenders in the NL
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