Legends' Own Nick Pratto Named South Atlantic League All-Star Game MVP

Published on June 19, 2018 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release

FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIELD (Greensboro, NC) - Four Lexington Legends participated in the 59th Annual South Atlantic All-Star Game on Tuesday night representing the Southern Division with Nick Pratto named as the MVP. Pratto, Seuly Matias, MJ Melendez and Sebastian Rivero combined to go 3-for-9 with 4 RBI, two runs and a home run. The South All-Stars beat the North, 9-5.

Nick Pratto went 2-for-5 with 4 RBI and one run. Pratto recorded his first hit in the top of the third inning. He lined a two-run single to right field. Pratto then smashed a two-run homer to centerfield in the top of the fifth inning.

MJ Melendez went 1-for-2 with one run scored. He singled in the top of the third inning, then advanced to second on a fielding error. Sebastian Rivero caught the final three inning of the ballgame, but did not have a plate appearance. Seuly Matias went 0-for-2, and blasted 10 home runs in the Home Run Derby.

The Legends are back in Lexington at Whitaker Bank Ballpark tomorrow, June 21 at 7:05 p.m. to face the Charleston RiverDogs.

The Legends, a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and member of the South Atlantic League, play all home games at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Kentucky. For ticket information, call (859) 422-7867 or visit LexingtonLegends.com.

Lexington Legends catcher Sebastian Rivero (Clinton Riddle)	Dennicher Carrasco (21) and MJ Melendez of the Lexington Legends (Clinton Riddle)	Nick Pratto of the Lexington Legends (Clinton Riddle)
Seuly Matias with a big swing for the Lexington Legends (Clinton Riddle)

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