KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 9 (UPI) -- San Francisco's Matt Cain and Detroit's Justin Verlander were named the starting pitchers for Tuesday's 2012 All-Star Game in Kansas City.
National League Manager Tony LaRussa, who retired after leading St. Louis to a World Series victory last season, and American League Manager Ron Washington of Texas designated the two right-handers as their starters as they penciled in their starting lineups Monday.