Braun Still 2nd in NL Voting

Ryan Braun continues to sit 2nd in the All-Star voting for National League outfielders.  The Brewers right fielder is currently about 300,000 votes behind the Phillies Raul Ibanez through five weeks of voting.  The top three vote getting outfielders will start for the National League in next month's All-Star Game in St. Louis.  Braun is currently 4th in overall NL voting behind Ibanez, Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, and Phillies 2nd baseman Chase Utley.

Prince Fielder at 1st base, JJ Hardy at shortstop, and Rickie Weeks at 2nd base are all in third place in voting at their respective positions.  Jason Kendall is 4th among NL catchers, while Bill Hall is 5th in voting for 3rd base. Outfielders Mike Cameron and Corey Hart and 7th and 10th in the voting respectively. 

The National League and American League All Star Teams will be unveiled on July 5th.



(wrn.com)