Athletics’ Paul Blackburn catches ride to MLB All-Star Game on Astros’ charter plane

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For Oakland A’s pitcher Paul Blackburn, his first trip to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game came with some help from a division rival. 

Blackburn, the lone member of the Athletics to be selected to the All-Star Game, was scheduled to fly commercial to Los Angeles out of Houston, where Oakland had just finished a three-game series against the Astros. 

Paul Blackburn #58 of the Oakland Athletics speaks with the media during the American League Media Availability at Dodger Stadium on Monday, July 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

According to Blackburn, the Astros caught wind of his travel plans and invited him to fly with their All-Stars to LA via the team’s charter flight. Houston has five players participating in the All-Star Game. 

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"I flew with Houston over here with their guys, their charter," Blackburn told Fox 26. "It was fun. They made me feel very welcome and comfortable. We had some good conversations and some good laughs. It was fun. It was a good time. 

Paul Blackburn #58 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 13, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

"It was just brought to me and asked if I wanted to fly with them. And I said ya. If Dusty [Baker] would allow that, then of course." 

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Blackburn has started in 18 games for the A’s this season, posting a 3.62 ERA in 97.0 innings pitched. For the Oakland All-Star, the flight offer from Houston showed that everyone in baseball has each other’s back. 

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