EL1 Harrisburg Senators

Former Senator to start against Marlins

Published on July 1, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Harrisburg Senators News Release


Harrisburg, PA - Former Harrisburg Senator RHP Collin Balester is expected to make his major-league debut tonight for the Washington Nationals against the Florida Marlins. The Nationals purchased Balester's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Monday night.

Balester, 22, was selected by the Expos in the 4th round of the 2004 draft. He made a splash with Harrisburg late in 2006 as a 20-year-old, going 1-0 with a 1.83 ERA in three starts. Balester began 2007 with Harrisburg, going 2-7 with a 3.54 ERA. He was an Eastern League All-Star but played in the All-Star Futures Game in San Francisco before being promoted to Columbus. Balester entered this season rated the No. 3 prospect in the Nationals organization by Baseball America.

A native of Huntington Beach, California, Balester becomes the second former Senator to make his major-league debut in a week. OF Roger Bernadina joined the Nationals on Sunday and went 1-for-5 in his first game.

The Senators continue a four-game homestand tonight against the Bowie Baysox. The series runs through Thursday night with each game starting at 6:35 PM. A fireworks show is slated for after the game on Thursday, July 3rd, presented by WINK 104 and the Pennsylvania Lottery. To order tickets, call the Senators box office at (717) 231-4444 or order online at senatorsbaseball.com.

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