FL Joliet Slammers

Slammers Confesor Lara Signs with Twins

Published on August 19, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


Joliet, IL - The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy are excited to announce Slammers' pitcher Confesor Lara signed with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, August 18.

Lara has been with the Slammers for just over a week.

Prior to coming to the Slammers, Lara spent five seasons in the minors, including time with the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, and the Lakeland Flying Tigers, High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

The Slammers remain in first place in the East division and are three and a half games ahead of the second place Washington Wild Things.

Assuming the Slammers win the division, they will play games one and two on the road for the first round of playoffs before opening at home on Friday, September 9 at 7:05 pm. The Slammers will also play on September 10 and 11 if necessary.

Playoff tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Slammers Box Office at (815) 722-2287 or by visiting jolietslammmers.com.

Playoff tickets will be priced as normal:

Reserved Seats: $12 at the gate or $10 if purchased a minimum of 24 hours in advance

Club Seats: $14 at the gate or $12 if purchased a minimum of 24 hours in advance

General Admission/Lawn: $7 at the gate or $5 if purchased a minimum of 24 hours in advance

Playoff tickets are included in season ticket holder plans.

The Slammers' last regular season game is Friday, September 4 at home against the Traverse City Beach Bums.

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