 With fewer than a dozen career starts under his belt, a Pirate starter has been awarded a top honor. Gethin Kulba explains. Pittsburgh's Paul Skeens will start the all-star game for the National League on Tuesday night, becoming just the fifth rookie pitcher given the honor. Arizona manager Torrey Lovello, who will lead the NL team, made the announcement Friday on the Sirius XM MLB Network radio. Lovello says, quote, it's such a well-deserved honor for him.