AL All-Star omissions include Tillman, Davis and Schoop

The Orioles have five All-Star representatives for next week's game in San Diego, a group that doesn't include pitcher Chris Tillman, first baseman Chris Davis and second baseman Jonathan Schoop.

Third baseman Manny Machado is the only Oriole among the American League starters, earning his third selection. This year marks the first time that he's been voted into the game.

Joining Machado, who received 2,985,003 votes, are outfielder Mark Trumbo, catcher Matt Wieters, and relievers Zach Britton and Brad Brach.

The five selections match the 2013 total that included Machado, Tillman, Davis, J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones. The Orioles had four representatives last year - Britton, Jones, Machado and Darren O'Day.

Tillman brings a 10-2 record and 3.71 ERA into tonight's start at Dodger Stadium, but he posted a 5.19 ERA last month and has allowed 14 runs and 21 hits in his last three starts over 14 2/3 innings.

The drop in production and all of the worthy candidates conspired against Tillman, who made the All-Star team in 2013 but didn't pitch.

Davis leads AL first basemen with 21 home runs and 56 RBIs and is tied for fourth with 16 doubles. His .507 slugging percentage is second to the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (.530). Same for his .855 OPS that's second to Cabrera (.910).

Cabrera was chosen as a reserve behind starter Eric Hosmer of the Royals.

Schoop is batting .301/.331/.507 with 22 doubles, one triple, 13 home runs and 47 RBIs in 82 games. He posted averages of .218 in April, .298 in May and .355 in June, and is 6-for-17 in four July games.

Schoop had the momentum, but not the support. Maybe next year.

Jose Altuve is the starting second baseman for the AL, and the reserves include the Mariners' Robinson Cano.

Schoop ranks fourth among AL second basemen in average and third in slugging percentage. He's tied for second in doubles, tied for fifth in home runs and fourth in RBIs.

No Orioles are included in the Final Vote, which is comprised of the Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders and Astros outfielder George Springer.

I thought Davis had a shot.

Jones wasn't expected to be chosen, but it's a disappointment for a player who grew up in San Diego.

Brach will be a popular selection among Orioles. He's no longer flying under the radar.

Brach is 5-1 with a 1.01 ERA and 0.806 WHIP in 36 appearances over 44 2/3 innings. He's stranded 17 of 18 inherited runners. He deserves the honor.