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Carlos Carrasco shows up for his teammates at the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

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CLEVELAND — Everyone needs a friend like Carlos Carrasco in their life. He showed up to support his fellow teammates during the 2019 MLB Home Run Derby Game at Progressive Field on Monday.

His support for his friends and teammates is one of the reasons why everyone in Cleveland loves him.

The Cleveland Indians said it best. "If you don't ride as hard as Carlos Carrasco for those you care about, then wyd?"

Carrasco was wearing a shirt with the names of Carlos Santana, Francisco Lindor, Shane Bieber and Brad Hand.

His wife Karelis was by his side during the game.

Major Leauge Baseball said they are planning on recognizing Carrasco, who was diagnosed with Leukemia, during the All-Star Game.

They would not elaborate on what they plan on doing for Carrasco.

Following the report of Carrasco’s leukemia diagnosis, Indians fan Jeff Sustarsic took to Twitter to start a movement in support of Carrasco.

Sustaric tweeted “Petition for Carlos Carrasco to throw out the first pitch at the All Star Game... to show that this whole city and all of Major League Baseball are behind him in this,” which garnered the attention of thousands on the site.

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MLB All-Star Week Schedule

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Friday, July 5

10 a.m.: Play Ball Park opens. The interactive baseball theme park will be open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day of All-Star Week

6 p.m.: Gates open for the All-Star Concert Series featuring Twenty One Pilots

8 p.m.: Twenty One Pilots concert begins

Saturday, July 6

6 p.m.: Gates open for the All-Star Concert Series featuring The Killers

8 p.m.: The Killers concert begins

Sunday, July 7

8 a.m.: The Color Run MLB All-Star 5K begins – time subject to change.

3 p.m. Gates open for the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game and All-Star Futures Game doubleheader at Progressive Field. Double-header will feature performances by Welshly Arms and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Following the games is the All-Star Rock 'n' Blast, a fireworks and multimedia show.

Monday, July 8

All-Star Workout Day

8 p.m. The T-Mobile Home Run Derby begins.

Tuesday, July 9

12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. The All-Star Parade begins.

7:30 p.m. The 90th annual Midsummer Classic MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard begins at Progressive Field.

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Everything you need to know about the 2019 MLB All-Star Game