Since ESPN spends all morning talking about the American League, or more specifically, the AL East, here's an update on the National League triple crown race.
St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez, and Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto are all still among the National League leaders in all three triple crown categories.
Home Runs
1. Albert Pujols - 39
3. Joey Votto - 34
4. Carols Gonzalez - 32
Batting Average
1. Carlos Gonzalez - .341
3. Joey Votto - .325
6. Albert Pujuols - .307
RBI
1. Carols Gonzalez - 106
2. Albert Pujols - 104
2. Joey Votto - 104
If Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Evan Longoria were in a race for the AL Triple Crown, it would be the lead story on Sportscenter every day. But the NL, and more specifically the Rockies and Reds, get little attention from the ultimate sports network. I don't think we'll see a triple crown winner. Carlos Gonzalez probably has the batting title wrapped up, and Pujols will more than likely finish with the most home runs. But it's a good story, a story that gets no love from ESPN. Depending on how their respective teams finish, these three guys will be in the conversation for NL MVP. Here's to hoping ESPN and baseball fans everywhere are paying attention.
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