Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton throw All-Star Game first pitches to Scott Rolen and Cole Hamels

Hamels won 2008 World Series MVP honors with Philadelphia.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 141 min read

Tonight’s ceremonial first pitches will be thrown by a pair of Phillies legends, Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Steve C Via @MLB on X

What happened: The pregame ceremony takes place before Tuesday's 96th MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. Schmidt, Carlton, and Rolen all hold membership in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Why it matters: The ceremony connects multiple generations of Philadelphia baseball history as the city hosts the midsummer exhibition. On the field, Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez starts on the mound for the National League squad.

What to watch: First pitch for the 96th MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

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