Casey Mize’s worst start of the season came in his final outing before heading to the All-Star Game. Sometimes baseball is cruel like that. Mize allowed six runs in three innings as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Seattle Mariners 15-7 on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park.

The former first overall pick from Auburn is heading to Atlanta to compete with the American League in the MLB All-Star Game

Imagine then the emotions that swirled through Casey Mize Thursday night when he was notified by manager AJ Hinch and president Scott Harris that he been named to the American League All-Star team.