Goldeyes Place Six on All-Star Team
July 14, 2014 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
The American Association announced today the rosters for the North and South teams for the 2014 Manitoba Liqour & Lotteries All-Star Game. Six Winnipeg Goldeyes have been named to the North team.
Position players Luis Alen, Casey Haerther, Tyler Kuhn, Ryan Pineda and Donnie Webb will be joined by pitcher Chris Kissock in the all-star game, which will take place at Shaw Park in downtown Winnipeg on Tuesday, July 29.
"Having six of our own players in the game will only add to the excitement surrounding the 2014 Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries All-Star Game and Celebrations," Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier said. "All six players are very deserving of the honour and I am sure our fans will enjoy watching them play in the game in our home park."
Alen, 29, has been named the starting catcher for the North team. In his sixth season with the team, he's hitting .307 this season with three home runs and 26 RBI.
Haerther, 26, has been named the starting first baseman for North team. He leads the American Association with a .401 batting average and has twice been named the league's player of the week. He also has seven home runs and 34 RBI this season.
Kuhn, 27, has been named the starting shortshop for the North team. He's tied for second in the American Association with a .358 batting average. He also has three home runs and 30 RBI this season.
Pineda, 25, has been selected as the utility player for the North team. He's hitting .302 with two home runs and 24 RBI this season. Unfortunately, he will not be able to participate in the game due to a broken hand injury he suffered last week.
Webb, 28, has been selected as a starting outfielder for North team. He's batting .279 with six home runs and 28 RBI this season. He's also tied for first in the American Association with 22 stolen bases.
Kissock, 29, is the lone Goldeyes pitcher selected to the North team's pitching staff. He's made 28 appearances out of the bullpen this season, going 0-2 with a 2.83 ERA and 11 saves.
The Goldeyes join the Wichita Wingnuts with six players selected to the game, which is the most of any team.
The North team will be comprised of players from the Goldeyes, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Gary SouthShore RailCats, St. Paul Saints, Sioux City Explorers and Sioux Falls Canaries, and Quebec Capitales and Trois-Rivieres Aigles of the Can-Am League. The South team will be comprised of players from the Lincoln Saltdogs, Kansas City T-Bones, Wichita Wingnuts, Grand Prairie AirHogs, Amarillo Sox and Laredo Lemurs, and New Jersey Jackals and Rockland Boulders of the Can-Am League.
The all-star celebrations will begin on Monday, July 28 with the fanfest and Recycle Everywhere Skills Competition at Shaw Park. Tuesday, July 29 will feature the BFI All-Star Luncheon with Fergie Jenkins, McDonald's All-Star Skills Camp and 2014 Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries American Association All-Star Game.
Tickets for the Recycle Everywhere Skills Competition and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries All-Star Game can also be purchased through Ticketmaster by clicking on Ticketmaster.ca, calling 1-855-GOLDEYE or visiting any Ticketmaster location, including the Shaw Park box office.
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