Marlins to Host Exhibition against American Legion Post 46
May 19, 2014 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Morehead City Marlins News Release
Morehead City, N.C.- On Monday, May 26 at 7:05 p.m., the Morehead City Marlins will host an exhibition contest between the 2014 Marlins team and the American Legion Post 46 at Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium. All of the ticket sales from the game will be given back to the American Legion.
The exhibition, which will take place the day before the Marlins season opener in Fayetteville, will give the team a chance to prepare for the upcoming season at game speed. It will also allow the local players to gain experience against high-level competition, and give fans a chance to watch some pre-season baseball. The exhibition will also serve as fun season preparation for American Legion Post 46, whose official schedule begins on May 28 against Duplin.
"This will be a great opportunity for our fans to catch their first glimpse of the 2014 Marlins, and also watch the local Morehead City talent," said Marlins general manager Mitch Kluver. "We hope this is aÃÂ fantastic experience for the members of the Post 46 team to play against elite collegiate talent."
"Anytime you play against better competition it helps you out," said Post 46 manager Robby Lasater. "I think it will be fun for my guys, and it is a great way to kick off our season."
The Marlins' first regular season home game will be on May 28 at 7.05 p.m. against the Fayetteville Swampdogs. Season tickets and flex books are on sale now at www.mhcmarlins.com and at the Marlins Team Store, located at 508-D Evans Street in Morehead City.
Morehead City will play host to the 2014 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game. Festivities begin on Saturday July 12, continue with the Fan Fest and Home Run Derby on Sunday July 13 and conclude with the All-Star Game on Monday July 14. For more details, check out the Marlins Facebook page and website, www.mhcmarlins.com.
The Coastal Plain League is the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 18th season in 2014, the CPL features 14 teams playing North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,100 alumni drafted and 65 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander - make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (as CPLBaseball).
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