Dukes
to host Dominican Republic All Star team in July
By: Michael Radomski
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Sunday,
June 14, 2008) - The Pittsfield Dukes will host Team USA on June
16th, and have announced that they will also host the Dominican
Republic All Star team this season as well.
The game is scheduled to take place on July 6th at historic Wahconah
Park.
The 5-2 Dukes, off to the best start in franchise history, will now
play a Dominican All Star team made up of some of the best baseball
players that the Dominican Republic has to offer.
The sport of baseball continues to see many rising stars from the
Dominican Republic. Ozzie Virgil Sr. opened the door as the 1st ever
player from the Dominician Republic to make the majors, and this
gave the opportunity to many more players along the way.
Some of the best players in the game right now, including Hanley
Ramirez, Albert Pujols, Manny Ramirez, and Miguel Tejada to name a
few.
The all-time great and Hall of Famer Juan Marichal also was one of
the MLB stars reigning from the country.
This is a new opportunity for fans to make it to Wahconah Park and
see another national team in 2008.
These Dominican All Stars admire and respect the game of baseball
very much and this sets up what should be a fine contest on July
6th.
Tickets are still available and can be picked up at the Dukes
offices down at Wahconah Park. You could also call 447 3853 to
inquire about tickets to the Dukes game against the Dominican
Republic All Stars or any other Dukes home game this season.
