For the second straight year the Houston Astros lead Major League Baseball with a total of six players named to the 2019 All Star Game. Justin Verlander, making his eighth appearance, will start for the American League squad. Garrit Cole and Ryan Pressly were voted in by their peers to be part of the bullpen. Michael Brantley, Alex Bregman and George Springer were voted in as starters and will take Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday night. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Justin Verlander discusses pitches at Minute Maid Park.
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    George Springer will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Garrit Cole will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Ryan Pressly will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Michael Brantley will represent the Astros in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    George Springer will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Michael Brantley will represent the Astros in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Ryan Pressly will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Justin Verlander will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    George Springer will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Garrit Cole will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Michael Brantley will represent the Astros in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    George Springer will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Opening Day at Minute Maid Park
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Justin Verlander will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Michael Brantley will represent the Astros in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    George Springer will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Justin Verlander will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    George Springer will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Garrit Cole will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Michael Brantley will represent the Astros in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Ryan Pressly will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Opening Day at Minute Maid Park
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    Opening Day at Minute Maid Park
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    Michael Brantley will represent the Astros in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Alex Bregman will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Justin Verlander and George Springer will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.
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    Justin Verlander will take part in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.