Trea Turner and Alec Bohm join Bryce Harper as NL All-Star starters NBC Sports Philadelphia [Video]

CHICAGO — The Phillies knew they’d have one, were almost certain to have two and felt confident in sending three starters to the All-Star Game.

That’s exactly what happened. Bryce Harper was already locked in as the National League’s starting first baseman after he and Aaron Judge received the most votes in their respective leagues during Phase 1, and it was announced Wednesday night that Trea Turner and Alec Bohm will join Harper in the starting infield in Texas on July 16.

Bohm comfortably beat out the other finalist at third base, Manny Machado, with 70% of the votes.

Turner was in a tight race with Mookie Betts at shortstop but won out 51% to 49%. He would have drawn the starting assignment either way because Betts is sidelined until mid-to-late August with a fractured hand.

It’s the first time the Phillies have had three starters elected to the All-Star …