Cubs' Anthony Rizzo To Start At DH In All-Star Game

(CBS) Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo wasn't voted in by fans as an All-Star Game starter, but his stellar play has gotten him a nod among the National League's top nine.

Rizzo will be the designated hitter and bat sixth in Tuesday's contest at Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark, it was announced Monday.

Here's a look at the teams' respective starting lineups:

National League

1. Andrew McCutchen, CF (Pirates)
2. Todd Frazier, 3B (Reds)
3. Bryce Harper, RF (Nationals)
4. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B (Diamondbacks)
5. Buster Posey, C (Giants)
6. Anthony Rizzo, DH (Cubs)
7. Jhonny Peralta, SS (Cardinals)
8. Joc Pederson, LF (Dodgers)
9. DJ LeMahieu, 2B (Rockies)

Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the NL.

American League

1. Mike Trout, CF (Angels)
2. Josh Donaldson, 3B (Blue Jays)
3. Albert Pujols, 1B (Angels)
4. Nelson Cruz, DH (Mariners)
5. Lorenzo Cain, RF (Royals)
6. Adam Jones, LF (Orioles)
7. Salvador Perez, C (Royals)
8. Jose Altuve, 2B (Astros)
9. Alcides Escobar, SS (Royals)

Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel will be the starting pitcher for the AL.

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