"Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre will bat fifth and sixth for the American League tonight in the All-Star Game in a lineup crafted by manager Ron Washington.

Hamilton, the starting left fielder, will bat behind Toronto slugger Jose Bautista, and Beltre will bat ahead of Boston designated hitter David Ortiz and play third base.

"That sounds good," Hamilton said. "I'll make sure Bautista gets a good pitch to hit."

Washington said that he tried to find a balance with all the left-handed hitters in the lineup. With so many run producers, second baseman Robinson Cano was put in the eighth spot.

Washington felt compelled to warn National League manager Bruce Bochy."