Lugnuts' Jimenez, Cougars' Bain Added to MWL All-Star Teams
June 17, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts announce that Lugnuts right-hander Dany Jimenez and Kane County Cougars right-hander Jeff Bain have been named to the Midwest League Eastern Division and Western Division All-Star Teams, respectively.
Jimenez, 24, was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent from San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. In his last 17 appearances, Jimenez has allowed only five earned runs in 23 2/3 innings, a 1.90 ERA.
Bain, 22, was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 16th round in 2017 from California. In 12 starts this season, he is 6-1 with a 2.91 ERA, notching 66 strikeouts in 65 innings.
The Midwest League All-Star Game presented by LAFCU arrives in Lansing on Tuesday, June 19th, with a pregame Block Party, team autograph sessions, a Commemorative Batting Helmet giveaway to the first 1,000 fans, and postgame LAFCU Fireworks! To purchase tickets, visit lansinglugnuts.com or call (517) 485-4500.Tickets may be purchased at the Cooley Law School Stadium box office, by calling (517) 485-4500 or via lansinglugnuts.com.
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