Two Windy City Stars named to All-Star Team

Mark Buehrle and Ted Lilly were the sole Chicagoians named to the 2009 All-Star Team. The left-handed pitchers were the only players from either Chicago team named to the All-Star roster.

The Cub's Lilly is ranked sixth in the NL for over all wins (8), and for walks plus hits per innings (WHIP) pitched (1.14). He also ranks eighth for strike outs (97), and ninth in innings pitched, with 111 games. This is Lilly's second appearance in the All-Star game. 

The complete list of National League All-Stars can be seen here. 

Mark Buehrle is appearing for his fourth time to the All-Star game. He is ranked sixth in the AL for overall wins, also with 8 for the season. He is ranked second in winning percent (.800) and fourth in WHIP with 1.12. 

Complete list of American League All-Stars can be found here.

The 80th All-Star game will take place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 14th.