Trout gets Angels-record 7th straight All-Star nod

ANAHEIM -- No surprise here: Mike Trout is heading to his seventh consecutive Midsummer Classic.
Trout will start in the outfield for the American League at Nationals Park on July 17 after earning his sixth consecutive fan election. Trout was the only Angels player named to the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Sunday.
"It feels great," Trout said. "Obviously, getting voted in from the fans, it's a big deal. ... It's obviously humbling, a great honor. It's going to be fun."
Trout's seven All-Star selections are a franchise record for the Angels. He also joins Rod Carew as the only Angels players to be chosen as a starter in six consecutive All-Star Games. Trout is the first AL outfielder with six consecutive fan elections since Manny Ramirez, who accomplished the feat from 2001-06.
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"My first couple went so quick," Trout said. "The best part of it is just being with the guys. You're on the biggest stage with the best."
Trout, 26, is in the midst of his best season to date, batting .312 with 18 doubles, three triples, 25 home runs, 50 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 90 games. His 6.5 WAR currently leads the Majors, according to FanGraphs.
"He's definitely the best player I've ever played with or seen live," teammate Andrelton Simmons said. "It's an honor playing next to him day in and day out, and no surprise he's always up there in the MVP votes and, of course, an All-Star."
While Trout began Sunday tied for second in the Majors with 25 homers, he said he does not plan on participating in the Home Run Derby this year.
On Tuesday, July 17, while watching the 2018 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard live on FOX, fans can submit their choices for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award presented by Chevrolet with the 2018 All-Star Game MLB.com MVP Vote.
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