Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is going home to Georgia for next week’s All-Star Game. On Sunday, he was named an American League reserve, the second time he has received the honor. In his other All-Star appearance,

Judge earned 898 votes from players. Buxton was second with 700. That means Minnesota Twins fans who felt Buxton was snubbed by not being voted an All-Star starter were on the same page as Buxton's MLB brethren.

An All-Star Game appearance, no matter where it is, is a special honor and acknowledgement. But for Byron Buxton, with the game being held in Atlanta, a little over three hours from his hometown