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Twins rally fans behind Byron Buxton as All-Star Phase 2 voting opens

Buxton bids for an All-Star starting nod.

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10,040 feet and counting! Also 10,040 reasons you should vote for Buck! ⭐️ https://t.co/3Gaj726Vhj https://t.co/cTgRbz

What happened: The Minnesota Twins are campaigning for outfielder Byron Buxton as the second phase of MLB All-Star fan voting gets underway. The team rallied supporters around the slugging center fielder, touting a 10,040-foot figure as its rallying cry for the push.

Why it matters: Phase 2 voting determines the American League starters, and vote totals reset for this round, putting the finalists back on equal footing. A starting selection would mark a milestone in Buxton's recognition among the league's top outfielders after he advanced out of the first phase of balloting.

What to watch: Phase 2 voting opens Monday, June 29 at noon ET and closes Thursday, July 2. Watch whether Buxton's totals hold up against the other AL outfield finalists to lock in a starting spot.

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