Martinez overtakes Cueto in All-Star Final Vote balloting
There's been a major shakeup in the All-Star Game Final Vote standings.
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez has dethroned Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto for the top spot in the National League after a dominant performance Thursday night versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.
NL #FinalVote standings:
1. Carlos Martinez
2. Johnny Cueto
3. Clayton Kershaw
4. Troy Tulowitzki
5. Jeurys Familia pic.twitter.com/l7JA67sTO1
— #FinalVote (@MLB) July 10, 2015
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas has led wire-to-wire in the American League since voting opened.
AL #FinalVote standings:
1. Mike Moustakas
2. Brian Dozier
3. Yoenis Cespedes
4. Xander Bogaerts pic.twitter.com/ZTXgDgcCrR
— #FinalVote (@MLB) July 10, 2015
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner was taken off the AL ballot after being named as a replacement for injured Royals left fielder Alex Gordon.
Only the top vote-getters in each league will earn All-Star nods.
Fan voting ends Friday at 4 p.m. ET.
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