Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Four IronPigs selected for all-star game

By Jeff Schuler

Four IronPigs were named to the International League team that will meet the Pacific Coast League in the Triple-A All-Star game at Cola-Cola Park next month.

First baseman Andy Tracy and third baseman Cody Ransom were voted in as starters by the fans for the July 14th game, to be telecast nationally by MLB Network. The fans also voted relief pitcher Scott Mathieson onto the squad while starting pitcher Nate Bump was the fourth IronPig named to the team.

Durham, Charlotte and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre each had three players selected to the 30-man squad. Yankee slections were closer Jonathan Albaladejo, shortstop Eduardo Nunez and catcher Jesse Montero.

Also named to the squad was Perkasie native Erik Kratz of Indianapolis, the IL's Top Star selection in last year's all-star game in Portland.

By Jeff Schuler

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