Cubs' Anthony Rizzo gets start at DH in All-Star Game

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CINCINNATI — Anthony Rizzo didn't win the fan vote, but the Cubs star will still be in the National League starting lineup for Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game.

Rizzo will hit sixth as the designated hitter while Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt — who was named as the starter by the fans — will man first base.

Here is the entire NL starting lineup:

Rizzo is making his second All-Star appearance after making his first last season. He is currently hitting .298 with 16 home runs, 48 RBIs, 45 walks and a .413 on-base percentage.

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Rizzo will be the first Cub in an All-Star Game's starting lineup since 2008, when both Geovany Soto and Kosuke Fukudome started at Yankee Stadium.

Rizzo struck out in his lone at-bat in last season's All-Star Game in Minnesota.

Rizzo, along with Cubs teammate and National League All-Star reserve Kris Bryant, will participate in Monday night's Home Run Derby.

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