EL1 Trenton Thunder

Mitchell to Replace Phelps at El All-Star Game

Published on July 2, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


Harrisburg, PA - The Harrisburg Senators and the Eastern League announced today that there are several changes to the Eastern Division Roster for the Eastern League All-Star Game presented by Ollie's Bargain Outlet on July 14 at Metro Bank Park in Harrisburg.

Trenton Thunder RHP DJ Mitchell has been added to the roster, taking the place of RHP David Phelps (Trenton) who was promoted to AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre today. Mitchell is 6-3 with a 4.70 ERA in 14 starts for Trenton this season. Mitchell will join Trenton Thunder C Austin Romine, 3B Brandon Laird and RHP Lance Pendleton on the Eastern Division squad.

Other All-Star roster moves announced today are as follows. RHP Jason Rice (Portland) has been added to the roster because RHP Stephen Fife (Portland) in unable to pitch in the All-Star Game but will be attending the game. INF Freddy Galvis (Reading) has been added to the roster, taking the place of INF Luis Hernandez (Binghamton) who has been promoted to AAA Buffalo.

Tickets to the 2010 Eastern League All-Star game presented by Ollie's Bargain Outlet are available for purchase by calling the Senators box office at 717-231-4444, visiting the Senators Web site, www.senatorsbaseball.com, or in person at the box office at Metro Bank Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The Thunder face the Harrisburg Senators in the second of a four game weekend series tonight at 7:05pm. Tickets are available by calling 609-394-3300 or online at trentonthunder.com.




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