Nick Markakis joins outfield leaders as four Orioles highlight latest AL balloting figures
Adam Jones, Mike Trout battle atop crowded outfield race; Chris Davis challenging Miguel Cabrera for overall league lead
15 de junio de 2013
Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Nick Markakis, who is aiming for his All-Star Game debut, has joined the American League outfield leaders in the third balloting figures for the 84
th All-Star Game, to be played on Tuesday, July 16
th at Citi Field in New York. The latest A.L. results were announced earlier this evening on FOX as part of its Baseball Night in America pre-game show. The third National League balloting results will be revealed tomorrow night on ESPN during Baseball Tonight at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) prior to its Sunday Night Baseball telecast.
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