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Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates partner up in hopes of winning votes for the All Star Game

Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates partner up in hopes of winning votes for the All Star Game
Posted at 10:34 PM, Jul 05, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-05 22:34:37-04

The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates have announced they're partnering for a campaign to encourage fans to vote Tigers second baseman, Ian Kinsler, and Pirates outfielder, Starling Marte for the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game final vote ballot.

The teams are encouraging fans to #VoteKinsler or #VoteMarte on social media to show support for their favorite player.

Ian Kinsler is four-time American league all star and is batting .290. He ranks third in the American League with 67 runs scored, while tied for sixth with 31 multi-hit games and ninth with 97 hits.

Fans can also vote for the players by going online at www.tigers.com/vote or www.pirates.com/vote.

Fans have until Friday, July 8 at 4:00 pm to cast their votes.