
Only 2,800 Tickets Remain for Triple-A All-Star Game
Published on July 5, 2012 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release
The International League and Pacific Coast League have both announced additions to the rosters for the 25th Annual Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 11 at Coca-Cola Field, presented by the New Era Cap Company and The Buffalo News.
The Bisons also announced that there are ONLY 2,800 ALL-STAR GAME TICKETS REMAINING and JUST 3,300 TICKETS REMAINING for Monday's ALL-STAR HOME RUN DERBY, presented by Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Fans should act fast by visiting Bisons.com or calling THE-HERD (843-4373) if they don't want to miss out on All-Star Week at Coca-Cola Field.
For the International League, Durham's LESLIE ANDERSON will take the spot of Charlotte's Greg Golson, who was placed on the disabled list by the Knights. Anderson has hit .312 (86-276) with 13 doubles, eight home runs and 34RBI in 71 games for the Bulls.
The Pacific Coast League has added a pair of players in Memphis' RHP BRANDON DICKSON and Colorado Springs' OF MATT McBRIDE. Unable to attend next week's All-Star Game are Memphis' LHP Barret Browning, Colorado Springs' OF Andrew Brown and Albuquerque's INF Luis Cruz.
Dickson has made 15 starts with the Memphis Redbirds and is 4-8 with a 3.58ERA and 48 strikeouts in 88.0 innings of work. The righty's 3.58ERA is the 7th best mark in the Pacific Coast League.
McBride has played in 66 games for the Sky Sox and ranks 6th in the PCL with a .346 (91-263) batting average. The outfielder has 26 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 46RBI on the season.
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