Harper gains significant ground on Fowler in NL All-Star Vote
The Chicago Cubs are still dominating the National League All-Star ballots, but one superstar is making sure it isn't an overwhelming sweep.
While Dexter Fowler leads all center fielders in voting after leaping from just over 2-million votes to 2.3 million, Bryce Harper went from 1.8 million to 2.2 million in one week.
Several close races remain with just four days left to vote for 2016 All-Star starters. Here are the latest totals: pic.twitter.com/0AGzE2j6MR
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Fowler has been mired with a hamstring injury, and hasn't played since June 18. Harper on the other hand is struggling since the last round of voting. In that span, he has just five hits and one home run in 28 plate appearances.
Anthony Rizzo is still the long-shot favorite at first base, and while Ben Zobrist, Kris Bryant, and Addison Russell all lead at their respective positions, they don't lead by much.
The closest battle is at catcher, where Yadier Molina leads Buster Posey by 5,130 votes. Since day one, Molina has yet to relinquish the lead, but at this rate, the last vote on July 5 could prove pivotal.