Chicago Cubs closer Wade Davis has been named to the 2017 MLB All-Star Game in Miami. The right-handed reliever is the lone Cubs representative at the mid-summer classic as of now.
Davis has been dominant for the Cubs, nailing down all 16 of his save opportunities. In 28 innings, Davis has only surrendered a .170 batting average, putting up a 1.93 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. He started the season by making 18 straight scoreless appearances out of the bullpen.
Congrats to Wade Davis!
This is his third #ASG selection and first in the National League. #ThatsCub pic.twitter.com/7oCR0hZ7bc
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 2, 2017
No Cubs position players were voted in as starters after having five elected in 2016, when the entire infield started in the All-Star Game.
No outrage for Cubs fans, as really only Kris Bryant had a case to be a reserve, but the more rest the better.
Here are the starters for the National League team.
The squad heading up the National League. pic.twitter.com/Sl7a8nzj8u
— ESPN (@espn) July 2, 2017
Here are the American League starters.
The American League players that are making the trip to Miami. pic.twitter.com/Xc6yM4WiZv
— ESPN (@espn) July 2, 2017
Also, another reminder that the winning league MLB All-Star Game no longer determines home-field advantage for the World Series.
