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Pages Earns Coveted All-Star Spot After Snub
14 Jul
Summary
- Pages was motivated by a previous All-Star snub to earn this year's selection.
- Muncy transitioned to third base to extend his Dodgers career and improve.
- Muncy leads NL third basemen in slugging and OPS, and is tied for home runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers Andy Pages and Max Muncy are among the National League representatives at the All-Star Game. Pages, experiencing his first All-Star nod, stated that a prior fan vote snub fueled his motivation. He focused on self-improvement to secure his starting centerfield position.
Pages expressed pride in his work ethic and dedication, which have led to this recognition. Muncy is making his third All-Star appearance after a five-year hiatus, marked by significant injury recovery. He embraced learning third base to remain with the Dodgers, a move that has yielded strong results.
Muncy currently leads all NL third basemen in slugging and OPS and is tied for second in home runs. His dedication stems from a desire to compete and win with the team, prioritizing this over financial considerations.
