With the New York Yankees on pace to break the single-season record for wins and Aaron Judge on pace to threaten Roger Maris' team record of 61 home runs, it's no surprise that Judge is the top vote-getter among all players in the first round of All-Star balloting that concluded Thursday, ensuring him a starting spot in the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 19.
Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is the leading vote getter in the National League and also earns an automatic starting spot.
The top two finalists at each position now advance to the second phase of voting, with All-Star starters announced on ESPN on Friday, July 8, and full rosters announced on July 10.