Benintendi, Turner among Final Vote candidates
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While the initial rosters for the 2018 All-Star Game have been announced, it's not over just yet.
Each league has one remaining spot up for grabs with five players vying for the honor. It's up to the fans to decide who gets to punch their ticket to the Midsummer Classic.
Fans will have until July 11 at 4 p.m. ET to place their votes at MLB.com.
Here's how each league shapes up ahead of the Final Vote.
AL Final Vote Candidates
| POS | Player | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS | Jean Segura (SEA) | 7 | .330/.358/.470 |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons (LAA) | 6 | .311/.372/.440 |
| OF | Andrew Benintendi (BOS) | 14 | .293/.379/.515 |
| OF | Eddie Rosario (MIN) | 18 | .301/.342/.536 |
| OF | Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) | 21 | .267/.341/.510 |
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NL Final Vote Candidates
| POS | Player | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | Jesus Aguilar (MIL) | 22 | .306/.368/.633 |
| 1B | Brandon Belt (SF) | 13 | .300/.393/.509 |
| 1B/2B/3B | Matt Carpenter (STL) | 17 | .258/.365/.513 |
| 1B/3B | Max Muncy (LAD) | 20 | .269/.408/.614 |
| SS | Trea Turner (WAS) | 11 | .278/.355/.419 |
Neither league has a single pitcher listed as a candidate to reach the game, so if your favorite hurler is absent, he may be out of luck unless someone needs a replacement.
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