SwampDogs to Host CPL All-Star Game
January 27, 2016 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Fayetteville SwampDogs News Release
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(Fayetteville SwampDogs)
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville SwampDogs are pleased to announce in front of a packed house at the Ramada Plaza, Baymont Inn and Suites at The Bordeaux Convention Center Wednesday evening, that the organization has been selected to host the 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game. This will be the fourth time Fayetteville has hosted, and the first since 2011.
The Coastal Plain League All-Star Game will be a two-day extravaganza, starting with the Home Run Derby and Fan Fest, to be held on Sunday, July 10th. The All-Star Game will be played on Monday, July 11th, and will be followed by a Fireworks Extravaganza.
"We are extremely excited to be bringing the All-Star Game back to Fayetteville," said SwampDogs general manager Jeremy Aagard. "This is a tremendous opportunity for us to showcase all the great things Fayetteville has to offer to a huge audience."
Players from each of the CPL's 16 teams will compete in the All-Star Game, and representatives from each of the teams will be on hand for the experience. The two-day extravaganza will also bring fans, family members of players, and hundreds of other visitors to Fayetteville including scouts from all 30 Major League teams.
"It is with great pleasure that we announce the Fayetteville SwampDogs as host to our 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game," said CPL COO/Commissioner Justin Sellers. "From Lew Handelsman to Jeremy Aagard and their entire staff, the SwampDogs are a staple not only in the All-American City of Fayetteville, but in the CPL. They have proven time and again to make a night at the ballpark a memorable experience for their fans and we look forward to seeing what 'fun' they have in store with our All-Star event! This will be a great couple of days to highlight the best players in the league and to showcase the SwampDogs, their loyal fans, and the City of Fayetteville!"
The CPL All-Star Game will feature tomorrow's Major League Baseball stars taking the field today. This game features the cream of the crop of collegiate baseball players all coming together for one star-studded game.
"We want to put on a show like nobody has ever seen before," said Aagard. "And because of the support of the community, we're going to be able to make this All-Star Game an event nobody will ever forget."
The Coastal Plain League All-Star Game will be broadcast regionally on Time Warner Cable Sports. Tickets are available for both nights of the extravaganza now, and can be reserved by contacting the SwampDogs at 910-426-5900.
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