It looks like that late social media push by the Cubs paid off, as both Javy Baez and Willson Contreras leap-frogged the rest of the competition to earn starting nods in the All-Star Game. This is the first selection for either player and you can bet they’re both going to make the most of their time in the limelight.
WILLLLLLLSON! Willson makes his first ASG! pic.twitter.com/NwmrEVJEu6
— Cubs Insider (@realcubsinsider) July 8, 2018
JAVY BÁEZ IS AN ALL STAR! pic.twitter.com/cqaWZbrqkx
— Cubs Insider (@realcubsinsider) July 8, 2018
After the their selections were announced, each player shared their thanks to the fans that had gotten them to the Midsummer Classic.