ST. LOUIS — Twins catcher Joe Mauer will bat third for the American League All-Star team on Tuesday night.

The lineups were unveiled this morning at a downtown St. Louis hotel. Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan are both AL reserves.

Mauer, who is starting his second All-Star Game, will participate in his first Home Run Derby tonight, with Cretin-Derham Hall coach Jim O’Neill as his pitcher.

American League
1. Ichiro Suzuki, RF
2. Derek Jeter, SS
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Mark Teixeira, 1B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Josh Hamilton, CF
7. Evan Longoria, 3B
8. Aaron Hill, 2B
9. Roy Halladay, P

National League
1. Hanley Ramirez, SS
2. Chase Utley, 2B
3. Albert Pujols, 1B
4. Ryan Braun, RF
5. Raul Ibanez, LF
6. David Wright, 3B
7. Shane Victorino, CF
8. Yadier Molina, C
9. Tim Licecum, P

Busch Stadium. Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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