Yankees' Gerrit Cole to start for American League

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will be the American League's starting pitcher at Tuesday night's All-Star Game in Seattle.

The 32-year-old right-hander is making his sixth All-Star appearance and first start in the Midsummer Classic. He is the first Yankees pitcher to get the honor since Roger Clemens in 2001.

Cole is 9-2 with a 2.85 ERA through 19 starts this season. He ha