What happened: National League manager Dave Roberts selected Cristopher Sánchez as the starting pitcher for the host city's squad. During pregame batting practice on the field, NBA star Kevin Durant met with baseball prospects Munetaka Murakami and Travis Bazzana.

Why it matters: The midsummer exhibition marks the first time Philadelphia has hosted the mid-season showcase since 1996 at Veterans Stadium. Major League Baseball scheduled the marquee event in the city to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

What to watch: Regular-season play resumes on Friday as all 30 clubs begin the second half of the championship schedule. Front offices have less than two weeks to finalize roster moves ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.