CINCINNATI -- Angels starter Hector Santiago has been named to the All-Star Game presented by T-Mobile, by virtue of A's pitcher Sonny Gray starting on Sunday and thus being unavailable to pitch in Tuesday's Midsummer Classic.Santiago entered Spring Training in competition for the fifth spot in the rotation, but has been the Angels' best starter in the first half. The 27-year-old left-hander ranks third in the American League with a 2.33 ERA, while going 6-4 with a 1.10 WHIP and a 2.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 108 1/3 innings. 
Santiago will join teammates Albert Pujols and Mike Trout at his first All-Star Game, which will take place from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Trout and Pujols will both be in the AL starting lineup.The 86th Midsummer Classic will be televised nationally by FOX Sports (coverage begins 4 p.m. PT), in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS, and worldwide by partners in more than 160 countries. ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network and SiriusXM will also provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.
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