CalL1 Inland Empire 66ers

Inland Empire Trio Makes All Star Team

Published on June 7, 2013 under California League (CalL1)
Inland Empire 66ers News Release


San Bernardino, CA - The Inland Empire 66ers will have three players working over the All Star break with Zach Borenstein, Mark Sappington and Alex Yarbrough having been selected to represent their team and the California League in the annual California-Carolina League All Star Game. This is the highest number of 66ers selected to play in the game since Inland Empire became an Angels affiliate.

"I actually think there are some more guys that deserve it, but these three are great teammates and representatives," said Inland Empire 66ers Manager Bill Haselman. "They are extremely hard workers and they take the game seriously."

Zach Borenstein is leading the league in home runs with 14 and will not only start the All Star game in the outfield, but is scheduled to participate in the home run derby. "I'm excited," said Borenstein of the game and his selection to participate in the derby. "I'm sure I'll be working extra hard in batting practice the days leading up to the break on my derby swing."

Alex Yarbrough will join Borenstein in the starting lineup for the California League. Yarbrough is second in the league in hits with 75 and is top five in batting average as well, hitting.318. "It's a great honor for sure," said Yarbrough of his selection. "I'm really proud of the way the first half came together and I'm looking forward to the All Star game."

Mark Sappington will represent the 66ers pitching staff in the mid-summer classic. He leads the team with seven quality starts this year, and at one point led the league in wins during the first half. "This definitely speaks to the hard work that our staff and coaches put in every day," said Sappington who said he feels he will represent several other deserving 66ers pitchers. "I'm not alone, there are a lot of guys like Kramer Sneed, Mike Morin and R.J. Alvarez who deserve as well."

The 2013 California-Carolina League All-Star Game will be played in San Jose, CA at Municipal Stadium, the home of the San Jose Giants. It will mark the first time that the team has hosted this event. Baseball's top prospects, representing 18 Major League teams and 18 Minor League affiliates, will descend upon Municipal Stadium on June 18 as two of the nation's elite Class-A Advanced leagues matchup in the 17th California- Carolina League All-Star Game. After last year's 9-1 victory by the Carolina League in Winston-Salem, N.C., the two Class-A Advanced circuits are deadlocked in the game's history with identical 7-7-2 records. Inland Empire 66ers

If fans are unable to attend the 2013 California-Carolina League All-Star Game, the game will be televised locally on Comcast Hometown Network Digital Channel 104 and nationally on MiLB.TV . Fans will also be able to listen to the game for free online at sjgiants.com and via the San Jose Giants Mobile App. Whether fans are listening, watching or attending the game, the San Jose Giants want to encourage everyone to use the official social media hash tag of the 2013 All-Star Game, #SJASG13. Fans can begin right now by participating in the All- Star Game poster contest. Visit sjgiants.com/allstargame and download the official 2013 California-Carolina League All-Star Game poster. Then, take a picture of your poster hanging up in your business, home or school and post it on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook tagging the San Jose Giants, using #SJASG13. One lucky fan will win a bag filled with All-Star merchandise!

Tickets still remain for the 2013 California-Carolina League All-Star Game in San Jose. To learn more and purchase tickets visit sjgiants.com/allstargame or call (408) 297-1435. The Inland Empire 66ers will have 35 home games over the second half of the season as the team attempts to return to the postseason. Half season ticket packages are available through the 66ers box office and online at www.66ers.com For more information on the Inland Empire 66ers please contact Sam Farber at 909-888-9922 and for ticket package and group ticketing information contact the Inland Empire 66ers by phone at 909-888- 9922 or online through www.66ers.com.

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