Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin has gone from a potential first-time participant in the All-Star Game to a possible National League starter, and he will have another chance to make his case Friday against the visiting San Diego Padres.

Adding intrigue to Gonsolin's All-Star credentials is the fact that the game will be played at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 1980. That is also where the Dodgers and Padres will meet Friday after Los Angeles won 3-1 in the opener of a four-game series Thursday.

Gonsolin (9-0, 1.58 ERA) has not allowed more than two earned runs in a start this season, and he enters off an outing Sunday against the World Series champion Atlanta Braves in which he gave up one run over 5 2/3 innings. He would lead the major leagues in ERA except he is just under the necessary innings pitched to qualify.