Braun Closer To Starter Spot In All-Star Voting

Jun/18/08 06:15 PM Filed in: Ryan Braun
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MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun continues to climb up the ladder in National League All Star voting results.

With the top three outfielders elected to starting spots, Braun is in fourth place after ranking 10th just two weeks ago.

Braun trails Ken Griffey Jr. -- currently in third place -- by less than 200,000 votes. Alfonso Soriano and Kosuke Fukudome are ranked first and second among outfielders, respectively. Last week, Braun was sixth in voting.

His teammates Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, Bill Hall, Jason Kendall, Corey Hart have all now ranked among the league leaders at their respective positions.

None of those four players were ranked on the leader board last week.

To help get out the vote, the Brewers are offering fans the opportunity to win a suite for a Brewers game, whichincludes a special visit to the suite by Braun and J.J. Hardy.

Fans are encouraged to vote via paper ballot at Miller Park at the All-Star Polling District set up during Brewers home games along the first base concourse. To be eligible for the sweepstakes, fans can visit the Polling District through June 21, or go to brewers.com through the conclusion of the online voting process on July 2.

Everyone that votes 25 times or more at either the Polling District or at brewers.com during these specified time frames will be eligible for the suite prizes.

The winner of each package will receive a private suite with 12 tickets and ballpark fare. The selected recipients will also have the opportunity to meet Braun and Hardy as they will make a special appearance in the suite. All entrants must be 21 or older to be eligible for the sweepstakes.

In addition, with every 10 ballots turned in to the All-Star Polling District through June 21, fans will receive one prize ticket that will enter them in a drawing for the opportunity to win a Brewers autographed baseball or autographed jersey.

A drawing will be held during every home game through June 21 and the winning ticket will be announced during the game.

(wisn.com)