MLB All-Star Game: Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm selected as starters
PHILADELPHIA - There's about to be a Philadelphia takeover in Texas later this month!
The Phillies have been unveiled as three of the four National League infielders as part of the official lineup for the MLB All-Star Game.
Bryce Harper will take first base with Trea Turner at shortstop and Alec Bohm on third for the July 16 game in Arlington, Texas.
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This is Bohm's first career selection, with Harper racking up his 8th and Turner playing for a third time.
The rest of the all-star roster will be revealed on Sunday.
Philadelphia last had three elected infielders in 1982, with Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt and Manny Trillo.