Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel has been named to the National League All-Star Game roster, the Brewers announced Sunday night.
Congrats to @CoreyKnebel29 who has been named to the NL #ASG roster for the first time & will represent your #Brewers in Miami! pic.twitter.com/cnQQRVVvvd
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 2, 2017
The right-handed pitcher just set an MLB record for relief pitchers, throwing at least one strikeout in 40 consecutive games. In those 40 games, Knebel owns a 1.13 ERA and 68 strikeouts for the NL Central-leading Brewers.
The 88th MLB All-Star Game will be played July 11 in Miami.
