DENVER — Four Colorado Rockies are selected to this year’s All-Star Game. Third baseman Nolan Arenado and outfield Charlie Blackmon were voted in as starters.
They will be joined by infielder D.J. LeMahieu and right-hander Greg Holland, who were voted in as reserves.
It is Arenado’s third All-Star selection and his first as a starter.
Nolan Arenado wins a tight race to nab the starting NL 3B role for the 1st time in his career – his 3rd #ASG selection. pic.twitter.com/lKayPdvNUf
— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2017
Blackmon’s selection is his second and the first time he will be a starter.
.@Chuck_Nazty is voted into the NL starting OF for the first time, marking his 2nd #ASG appearance. pic.twitter.com/hp7iI9SHoD
— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2017
“It shows that our players are being recognized for their talent and our team,” Rockies manager Bud Black. “It’s a great feather in the cap for them.”
The 88th MLB All-Star Game will be played July 11 in Miami and will air on FOX31.
Despite losing 10 of their past 11 games, the Rockies are 48-36 and have a six-game lead for the final wild-card berth.