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USA Today Sports Weekly, July 16, 2023
...The Atlanta Braves will be represented by four players. Perennial All-Star OF Jason Heyward (.310/.424/.541, 10 HR, 50 RBI) was voted in by the fans. Sophomore sensation C Emilio Castro (.329/.451/.578, 13 HR, 49 RBI) will be a reserve. Starter Brian Nolan (7-3, 3.33) and closer Tom Haley (2-2, 20 SV, 1.60 ERA) will join the National League staff...
The winningest pitcher in the National League who didn't make the All-Star team is San Diego's Ty Williams, who enters the break with a 9-7 record. Williams' 4.56 ERA is almost a full run higher than any NL All-Star hurler, however...
The American League defeated the National League in the 2023 All-Star Game, played at Dolphin Stadium on July 18.
Tom worked a scoreless ninth inning for the National League, allowing one hit, walking one, and striking out two.
Heyward started the game in RF and went 0-3.
Castro entered the game in the fifth inning, singling and walking in two plate appearances.
Nolan had a rough evening, allowing a hit, three walks, and two runs--both earned--in 2/3 inning.
The Braves remain in second place, nine back of the Marlins. However, they lead the wild card race by two games over the Pirates.
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