Three Reds named to National League All-Star team

Gennett, Suarez are first-time all-stars

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, second baseman Scooter Gennett and third baseman Eugenio Suarez earned spots as reserves on the National League All-Star team, which was announced Sunday night. It’s the ninth straight season the Reds have had at least two all-stars.

The All-Star Game will be played July 17 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

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While Gennett and Suarez will be first-time All-Stars, it’s the seventh honor for Votto, 34, and second in a row. He leads the league with a .425 on-base percentage. He’s hitting .292 with eight home runs and 44 RBIs.

Gennett, 28, is tied for the league lead with a .326 batting average and ranks ninth with 58 RBIs. He ranks second at his position with 14 home runs. He’s the first Reds second basemen to make the all-star team since Brandon Phillips in 2013.

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Suarez, 26, leads the league with 68 RBIs. He ranks sixth with 19 home runs. He leads third basemen with a .312 average. He’s the first Reds third baseman to make the all-star team since Todd Frazier in 2015.

Here’s the full list of All-Stars:

National League

Starters: outfielders Bryce Harper (Nationals), Matt Kemp (Dodgers) and Nick Markakis (Braves); catcher Wilson Contreras (Cubs); first baseman Freddie Freeman (Braves); second baseman Javy Lopez (Cubs); shortstop Brandon Crawford (Giants); and third baseman Nolan Arenado (Rockies).

Pitchers: Patrick Corbin (Diamondbacks); Jacob DeGrom (Mets); Sean Doolittle (Nationals); Mike Foltynewicz (Braves); Josh Hader (Brewers); Brad Hand (Padres); Kenley Jansen (Dodgers); Jon Lester (Cubs); Miles Mikolas (Cardinals); Aaron Nola (Phillies); Max Scherzer (Nationals); and Felipe Vazquez (Pirates).

Reserves: catcher Buster Posey (Giants); catcher J.T. Realmuto (Marlins); first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (Diamondbacks); second baseman Ozzie Albies (Braves); shortstop Trevor Story (Rockies); outfielder Charlie Blackmon (Rockies); outfielder Lorenzo Cain (Brewers); and outfielder Christian Yelich (Brewers).

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American League

Starters: outfielders Mookie Betts (Red Sox), Mike Trout (Angels) and Aaron Judge (Yankees); catcher Wilson Ramos (Rays); first baseman Jose Abreu (White Sox); second baseman Jose Altuve (Astros); shortstop Manny Machado (Orioles); third baseman Jose Ramirez (Indians); and designated hitter J.D. Martinez (Red Sox).

Pitchers: Justin Verlander (Astros); Corey Kluber (Indians); Chris Sale (Red Sox); Edwin Díaz (Mariners); José Berríos (Twins); Aroldis Chapman (Yankees); J.A. Happ (Blue Jays); Joe Jiménez (Tigers); Craig Kimbrel (Red Sox); Blake Treinen (Athletics); Trevor Bauer (Indians); and Gerrit Cole (Astros).

Reserves: outfielder Michael Brantley (Indians); outfielder George Springer (Astros); outfielder Mitch Haniger (Mariners); shortstop Francisco Lindor (Indians); designated hitter Nelson Cruz (Mariners); third baseman Alex Bregman (Astros); second baseman Gleyber Torres (Yankees); outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (Rangers); first baseman Mitch Moreland (Red Sox); and catcher Salvador Perez (Royals).

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