Luis Arraez All-Star Game Starter

     Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins has been voted the National League starting second baseman for the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 in Seattle. He soundly defeated Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves in Phase 2 of the All-Star Game voting. 

     Arraez entered Thursday's contest against the Boston Red Sox with a .396 batting average. He has a comfortable lead for the highest batting average among players in Major League Baseball. Arraez also leads the majors in base hits.