The Minor League's All-Star Game Takes Portland Tomorrow
If you were busy watching last night’s Home Run Derby, the contest to see which big leaguer was able hit the most dingers, then tonight you'll be similarly glued to the tube when the All-Stars try to impress their fellow players and fans. This year, however, we say give some love for the AAA All-Stars. They are trying their best to make the jump to the majors, so their game will be even better because they want it so badly. Also, their team nicknames are far more amusing than those in the majors—Isotopes, anyone?
The 2009 Cricket Wireless AAA All-Star Game will be held in Portland at PGE Park tomorrow night, July 15. Future stars from the International League and Pacific Cost League will face off against one another in a friendly little competition. Many current big leaguers were all-stars during their time in the minors, so make sure you stay after the game to score some autographs to sell on eBay.
To reach the AAA game, you'll find that PGE Park is conveniently located across from a light rail stop, so feel free to overindulge on stadium brews during the game. It's Portland after all, so you know the micro-brews will be affordable and flowing. You'll get a side of history with that beer as well, since the park has been standing since the 1920s. However, it was completely redone in 2001, so if you’ve got some extra coin you’ll be able to get your own luxury suite.
If you can’t make it to the game tonight, don’t worry; the Portland Beavers will be back on the field this Thursday. There's a whole second half of the season yet to be played.
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· PGE Park [Official Site]
· Ten-Cent Hot Dogs and Major League Amenities at Columbus' New Stadium [Jaunted]
· Sports Travel coverage [Jaunted]
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