Ryan Braun continues to lead All-Star voting

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Ryan Braun continues to lead National League outfielders as the leading vote-getter at his position in the second round of the early results for the 2010 All-Star Team announced by Major League Baseball today. He ranks third overall in National League voting results with 693,460 votes, trailing only Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley (1,103,430) and St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols (1,006,149).

Rickie Weeks (261,591) remains second among National League second baseman, trailing only Utley. Prince Fielder (315,936) and Casey McGehee (329,675) maintained their third place standings at first base and third base, respectively. Alcides Escobar (232,449) ranks fifth among N.L. shortstops while outfielders Jim Edmonds (13th, 244,125) and Carlos Gomez (14th, 219,408) round out the Brewers leaders.
This year marks the 81st Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which will be held on Tuesday, July 13 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif.

The 2010 American League and National League All-Star Teams will be unveiled on Sunday, July 4th. Both the National League and American League teams will have eight fan-elected starters. The pitchers and reserves for both will be determined through a combination of "Player Ballot" choices and selections made by the two All-Star managers.

Fans can vote for the Major League All-Stars online at brewers.com through Thursday, July 1 at 10:59 CT.



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