NEW YORK — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. have been elected Thursday to begin within the July 11 All-Star Game at Seattle’s Safeco Field.

Ohtani led the AL with 2,646,307 votes and make his third straight All-Star begin at designated hitter. He additionally was the American League’s beginning pitcher in 2021.

Acuña led all gamers with 3,082,600 ballots and was elected to begin for the fourth time. Acuña topped the NL for the third straight 12 months, whereas Ohtani acquired the second-most votes of any participant.

The pair have been chosen beneath guidelines that started final 12 months and provides beginning spots to the highest vote-getter in every league within the first section of on-line voting, which started May 31 and ended Thursday. Others superior to the second section, which runs from midday EDT on Monday to midday EDT on June 29. Votes from the primary section don't carry over.

An particular person can vote as soon as per 24-hour interval.

Remaining starters will likely be introduced on June 29. Pitchers and reserves will likely be revealed on July 2.

AL finalists:

Catcher: Jonah Heim, Adley Rutschman

First Base: Yandy Díaz, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Second Base: Whit Merrifield, Marcus Semien

Third Base: Matt Chapman, Josh Jung

Shortstop: Bo Bichette, Corey Seager

Outfield: Yordan Alvarez, Randy Arozarena, Adolis García, Aaron Judge, Kevin Kiermaier, Mike Trout

NL finalists:

Catcher: Sean Murphy, Will Smith

First Base: Freddie Freeman, Matt Olson

Second Base: Ozzie Albies, Luis Arraez

Third Base: Nolan Arenado, Austin Riley

Shortstop: Orlando Arcia, Francisco Lindor

Designated Hitter: Bryce Harper, J.D. Martinez

Outfield: Mookie Betts, Corbin Carroll, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Michael Harris II

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