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**Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Leads NL Outfielders in All-Star Voting; Tucker and Kelly Also Finalists**

CHICAGO – Cubs rookie sensation Pete Crow-Armstrong is making waves, both on and off the field. The dynamic center fielder, known for his stellar defense and burgeoning offensive skills, led all National League outfielders in the first round of All-Star Game voting, garnering over 3 million votes.

Crow-Armstrong’s popularity extends beyond his on-field performance. Before home games, he connects with fans by tossing baseballs into the Wrigley Field bleachers, a gesture that has further endeared him to the Cubs faithful.

“It’s a stacked NL outfield, so it’s a nice compliment,” Crow-Armstrong said of his leading vote total.

Phase 2 of All-Star voting has begun, with Crow-Armstrong competing against Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves), Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers), Andy Pages (Dodgers), Juan Soto (Mets), and teammate Kyle Tucker for a starting spot in the National League outfield. Tucker, enjoying a strong season of his own, also advanced as a finalist. Cubs catcher Carson Kelly is also in the running, facing off against Will Smith of the Dodgers for the starting catcher position.

Voting continues online until Wednesday, with fans able to vote daily.

While Aaron Judge of the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers have already secured starting spots based on their vote totals, Crow-Armstrong has a strong chance to join them in Atlanta for the 95th All-Star Game on July 15th.

“Being able to share the field with guys like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, all that’s great,” Crow-Armstrong said. “But I see it as, I get to do that every day with Tuck and [Ian] Happ. I’m just trying to be another piece in the puzzle to what the Cubbies are doing. It’ll be cool if it happens.”

The Cubs haven’t had two starting outfielders in the All-Star game since 1936. Cubs fans are encouraged to vote and potentially send Crow-Armstrong, Tucker, and Kelly to represent Chicago in the Midsummer Classic. A strong showing for the Cubs would be historic, potentially marking the first time since 2016 that Chicago has at least three players in the All-Star lineup.

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