Pirates pitcher Felipe Vázquez named to 2019 MLB All-Star team

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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates now have two all-stars headed to Cleveland to take part in the All-Star Game.

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Major League Baseball announced today that Pittsburgh’s Felipe Vázquez has been named to the National League All-Star team, joining Josh Bell.

Vázquez entered today tied for fifth among all National League pitchers with 19 saves.

This is the second straight season the 28-year-old Vázquez has been selected to participate in the All-Star Game.

This is now the seventh time in the last nine seasons the Pirates will send multiple representatives to the All-Star Game.

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