For the first time in his career, Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill has been named an All-Star.Megill was named an All-Star replacement on July 9. He will be replacing his teammate and fellow All-Star Freddy Peralta on the National League active roster. Peralta is now expected to pitch on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The All-Star Game is on Tuesday.Peralta will still be at the All-Star Game, but will not play because he will have recently pitched.Megill is second in the National League this season in saves (21). He has appeared in 24 save opportunities this season with a 2.41 ERA in 36 games.It’s a well-deserved honor for Megill, who has stepped right into the role of replacing former Brewers closer Devin Williams. This year’s All-Star Game will be played in Atlanta on July 15. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Central time.Top HeadlinesFmr. Wisconsin chief linked to federal ammunition smuggling schemeMilwaukee, Racine Walgreens closures impact local communities’I will not be surrendering him’: Wallaby owner fights to keep petWATCH Semitruck fire shuts down northbound lanes of I-43 in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE —

For the first time in his career, Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill has been named an All-Star.

Megill was named an All-Star replacement on July 9. He will be replacing his teammate and fellow All-Star Freddy Peralta on the National League active roster. Peralta is now expected to pitch on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The All-Star Game is on Tuesday.

Peralta will still be at the All-Star Game, but will not play because he will have recently pitched.

Megill is second in the National League this season in saves (21). He has appeared in 24 save opportunities this season with a 2.41 ERA in 36 games.

It’s a well-deserved honor for Megill, who has stepped right into the role of replacing former Brewers closer Devin Williams.

This year’s All-Star Game will be played in Atlanta on July 15. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Central time.

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