Indians’ Cliff Lee named starting pitcher for A.L.

NEW YORK — Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets were picked as the starting pitchers for Tuesday night’s All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.

Lee is 12-2 with a 2.31 ERA, a remarkable resurgence after the left-hander was demoted to the minors last season. He was chosen by American League manager Terry Francona of Boston.

“I’m just honored to be here, to be honest with you,” Lee said Monday. “To get the start is just icing on the cake. ... I’m kind of awe-struck by it.”

Read more in Tuesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.