Miracle host all-star game
The Fort Myers Miracle will be hosting the 2009 Florida State League All-Star Game at Hammond Stadium this weekend. The 48th annual Florida State League All-Star Weekend returns to Hammond Stadium as the league’s midseason showcase last visited Southwest Florida in 2003.
“Our fans will be in for a special treat,” said Fort Myers Miracle General Manager Steve Gliner. “The weekend will be full of memories to last a lifetime.”
On Friday, June 19, the Miracle will host Friday Night Fan Fest from 6 to 10 p.m. with live music; food, fun, games; and all-star autographs. Live music will be provided by the New Vinyls and Geek Skwad. $5 parking fee.
On Saturday, June 20, come see the all-star game. Gates open at 5 p.m. Pre-game festivites -including the Home Run Derby- begin at 6 p.m. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Fireworks will occur after the game.
Buy tickets online at www.miraclebaseball.com or call 239-768-4210 .Box seats cost $8; general admission is $6.
Miracle fans will be able to cheer for the seven players that will wear the hometown colors. Pitchers David Bromberg, Spencer Steedley, catcher Danny Lehmann, infielders Chris Cates and Steve Singleton. Outfielder Ben Revere and Chris Parmelee also were selected. The Miracle coaching staff will lead the South Division.
The game has become a stepping stone to future major league prosperity. Joe Mauer, Jason Kubel, Gavin Floyd, Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson, Ryan Howard, Dioner Navarro, Willy Aybar, Micah Hoffpauir and Geovany Soto all appeared in the 2003 All-Star Game at Hammond Stadium.