Spirit send three to All-Star Game

July 11, 2005 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
North Shore Spirit News Release


Lynn, MA - The North Shore Spirit will be represented by three players in the Can-Am League-Central League All-Star Game at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton July 19. Pitchers John Kelly and Ryan Bicondoa, and designated hitter Travis Oglesby were selected to play for the Can-Am League All-Stars.

Kelly has had a very good first half with a 6-2 record and 2.33 ERA. He has started eight games, pitched 54 innings, and accumulated 62 strikeouts. Bicondoa is right behind him with a 4-3 record and 2.41 ERA in 52.1 innings with 37 strikeouts.

Oglesby has a .330 batting average with 11 home runs and 31 RBI. Unfortunately, Oglesby has just undergone surgery and will be unable to play in the All-Star game, though he will participate in the activities surrounding the game. Oglesby will be back in action in a couple of weeks.

The North Shore Spirit are still alive in the race for the first-half title in the North Division of the Can-Am League, trailing Quebec by three games with three to play. The Spirit play Elmira at home today through Wednesday. Tickets are on sale at (781) 592-0007 or online at www.northshorespirit.com.



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