Four Players Added to Eastern Division All-Star Roster
Published on July 2, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1) News Release
PORTLAND, MAINE - The Portland Sea Dogs, in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball, have announced four changes to the Eastern Division roster for the 2015 Sullivan Tire All-Star Classic, which will take place at Hadlock Field on Wednesday, July 15th, at 7:00 PM.
Right-handed pitcher Stephen Shackleford from the Reading Fightin Phils, shortstop Gavin Cecchini from the Binghamton Mets, along with New Hampshire Fisher Cats' catcher Jack Murphy and first baseman K.C. Hobson have been added to the roster.
They replace right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin (Reading), catcher Tom Murphy (New Britain), shortstop J.P Crawford (Reading), and infielder Eric Jagielo (Trenton). Eflin and Murphy are unavailable to take part in the Eastern League All-Star Game due to their selection to the Pan Am Games, which will take place in Toronto from July 10th -19th.
Limited tickets for the Sullivan Tire All-Star Classic are available and can be purchased by visiting the Sea Dogs' Ticket Office at Hadlock Field, calling 800-936-3647, or online at seadogs.com.
The Hadlock Field gates will open at 3:00 PM on July 15th. Festivities include autograph sessions with the all-stars presented by the Asylum Sports Bar & Grill, the Electricity Maine Home Run Derby, and a post-game fireworks show presented by Coca-Cola.
The All-Star Classic will be televised regionally throughout New England on NESN with Tom Caron and Mike Antonellis on the call, via the web on MiLB.tv, and on radio on 95.5 and 95.9 FM WPEI, as well as online via the TuneIn Radio App.
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