Before Tarik Skubal learned he’d be the American League’s starter at the All-Star Game, he received a call — and a question — from Max Fried.

The three-time All-Star felt the blister on his 72nd pitch while facing Jon Berti and ended his outing by getting the infielder on a force out.

The Yankees (53-43) had few answers for crafty Cubs ace Imanaga, who held them to one run over seven stellar innings.