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Blue Sox to host 2014 NECBL All-Star Game

HOLYOKE, Mass.—The Holyoke Blue Sox will host the 2014 NECBL All-Star Game on Sunday, July 20, and in addition the team unveiled the logo it will use for the event, it was announced today by Blue Sox Owner and President Clark Eckhoff. 

“The entire Pioneer Valley will benefit from the economic impact of having this major event at Mackenzie Stadium,” Eckhoff said. “The influx of fans, media, and Major League staffers will all be able to take advantage of local restaurants, sights, and hotels, particularly our valued sponsors.” 

The event will include the game itself, and also a Home Run Derby, a 60-Yard Dash, and an Accuracy Throwing Competition. 

“We are very excited to host this game. It is a great opportunity for our fans and also the Valley at large to bring in such a premier event to the city of Holyoke,” said the team’s General Manager, Hunter Golden. “The players appearing in the contest will ultimately end up playing professionally, and every team in Major League Baseball will have scouts in attendance at the game to see them,” he added.

For more information, call
413-533-1100 or e-mail tickets@valleybluesox.com.