Rockies' Blackmon Falls, Story Makes Push in All-Star Game Voting

DENVER (CBS4) - The Colorado Rockies have three position players with a legitimate chance at making the 2019 All-Star Team.

Third baseman Nolan Arenado has a commanding lead at his position in the latest round of All-Star Game voting. His 1,475,825 votes is more than 600,000 votes higher than second place, currently held by Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs. Bryant has 850,758 votes, as of Tuesday.

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 28: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies awaits the pitch in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies during Opening Day at Marlins Park on March 28, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

At shortstop, Trevor Story is making a strong final push to make the team. Story's 457,159 votes are close behind Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager's 494,546 votes. However, Seager was recently placed on the injured list with an injured hamstring and will likely miss the All-Star Game.

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 24: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a 2 RBI walk off home run in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Coors Field on May 24, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

However, it's a different story in the outfield. Charlie Blackmon is currently in 9th among National League outfielders with 530,342 votes. Only the top 9 vote-getters make the All-Star Team. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is currently behind Blackmon in 10th, with 498,100 votes.

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 29: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies singles for an rbi in the ninth inning during the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on March 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Votes can be cast until 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday. Then on Friday, June 26, fans can vote on starters from the pool of the top three vote-getters at each position (including nine total outfielders) per league for 28 hours. The pitchers and catchers in each league will be announced Sunday, June 30th by the respective team managers.

The 90th Midsummer Classic is set for Tuesday, July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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