Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout at All-Star Game

Anaheim, CA--Major League Baseball's 87th All-Star Game is scheduled tonight in San Diego, providing a bright spot in another disappointing season for local Padres fans while attracting millions of television viewers to a city that thrives on tourism.

Los Angeles Angels lone All Star, Center Fielder, Mike Trout, will be on hand in the American League Lineup.

Trout has won the Most Valuable Player award in the last two All-Star Games, the first player to earn the honor in consecutive years.

The day's events include a parade at noon that will be led by former Padres stars Trevor Hoffman and Dave Winfield, through the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village to Petco Park, where the game is set for 5 p.m. Johnny Cueto of the San Francisco Giants and Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox will be the starting pitchers.

National attention is likely to focus on American League designated hitter David Ortiz, a popular slugger with the Red Sox who is retiring after 20 years.

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