ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ? Five months ago, Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton was in the same interview room at Rangers Ballpark apologizing for a relapse with alcohol. Nearly 11.1 million votes, more than ever before for any player, were cast to send Hamilton to his fifth consecutive All-Star game. Hamilton's first All-Star appearance was in 2008 included that powerful display in the Home Run Derby at old Yankee Stadium by going deep 28 times in the first round. Hamilton is among at least a record seven Rangers players who will join manager Ron Washington at the All-Star game in Kansas City on July 10. [...] baseman Adrian Beltre and catcher Mike Napoli were also voted AL starters by the fans. Japanese standout Yu Darvish is one of five AL pitchers in a fan vote that will determine the final member of the All-Star team.
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