It didn’t take long for the Mets’ social media team to react to the news, congratulating the 31-year-old on his fifth All-Star nod with a post of their own. "Francisco Lindor: ALL-STAR!

The NL lineup of Kyle Stowers, Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso bested the AL trio of Brent Rooker, Randy Arozarena and Jonathan Aranda in the MLB All-Star Game’s first-ever swing-off.

It would prove to be a solid selection, because Stripling wound up putting together a solid nine-year career at the MLB level, and even earned himself one All-Star appearance.

Members of the Phillies were not fans of Jacob Misiorowski getting an All-Star nod over a pair of pitchers on their staff.

Members of the Phillies were not fans of Jacob Misiorowski getting an All-Star nod over a pair of pitchers on their staff.