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Updated: July 28, 2010
ALL-STAR GAME DETAILS
All-Star Players please review document below
If you are in the All-Star Game, you should download this Word document to view information regarding when to show up and what to expect.
This document also explains the raffles that will take place as well as an itinerary of events.
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HR DERBY INFO
If you have homered this season, you're eligible
If you are in the HR Derby, you should download this Word document to view information regarding HR Derby sign-in and rules.
If you have hit a home run in league play this season, you are eligible to participate in the 2010 Home Run Derby, which will be held at Fifth Third Field prior to the All-Star Game on Sunday, August 1 at 11am. The cost is $5 and the winner will receive a prize with a retail value of around $200. The last day to register is Friday, July 30. No new entrants will be accepted afterwards. Go to the All-Star page to sign up.
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ALL-STAR GAME AT FIFTH THIRD FIELD
All-Star lineups announced!
The MVABL will be playing the 2010 All-Star Game at Fifth Third Field on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 3pm. The HR Derby will take place at 11am.
Both divisional coaches have made their selections for the All-Star game. Complete listing of players are listed on the All-Star page!
Thanks to all the players who worked hard to sell Dayton Dragons tickets in order for our league to be able to use the field this summer. The jam-packed day will include the Home Run Derby, introduction of the members of the inaugural Hall of Fame class, 50-50 raffles, and raffles for gift cards, Bengals tickets, Ohio State Buckeye tickets, Dragons tickets, and Reds tickets, including a grand prize raffle for 2 Diamond Seat tickets (6th row behind home plate) to the Reds season finale (value of over $450)!!
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ALL-STAR OUTLOOK
Automatic Starters Named
Each season, teams get to vote on who will be the automatic representative from their team to the All-Star Game. The remaining All-Star roster is filled in by the coaches. Congratulations to the following players who have been selected as the top vote-getters on their teams:
Beavercreek Sox: Nate Bowles
Camden Redlegs: Taylor Guntle
Dayton Astros: Evan Tennery
Dayton Rangers: Clint Wolf
Kettering Royals: Chris Jergens
Miami Valley Cardinals: William Howard
Miami Valley Dragons: Scott Jones
Miami Valley Thunder: David Moss
South Dayton Slammers: Justin Dunlap
Springfield Indians: Reston Wilson
Warren County Shockers: Josh Allen
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SOX PITCHER VENTERS MOVES ON to CAN-AM
Jonathan Venters joins Pittsfield in Can-Am League
Jonathan Venters started the season with the Beavercreek Sox going 2-0 with 21 strikeouts in 13 innings pitched and a 1.85 ERA. Venters made a name for himself in the NY State League with the NY Hudson and NY Capitols. After sporting an 18-game scoreless inning streak on the mound, he has been picked up by the Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League. He makes his first start on Tuesday night, July 20th versus Brockton.
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FORMER RANGER LANDS VARSITY GIG
Art Caudill named Bellefontaine head coach
Former Dayton Rangers third baseman Art Caudill was named the varsity head coach at Bellefontaine high school on Monday, June 21. Caudill was the JV coach this past season, and will be taking over a strong program coming off back-to-back 20-win seasons. Read more online.
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ADDIS HEADING NORTH OF THE BORDER
Astros righty Matt Addis will look to continue his baseball career this summer as a member of Athletes in Action's traveling squad in Alaska. In 2009, Addis finished with a 2-2 record and a 1.77 ERA (2nd best in the league). His 64 strikeouts were third best in the league last season. Good luck Matt and stay warm!!
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KLAUS SURFACES IN IOWA
Former Expos/Woodpeckers ace still playing college ball
Hard-throwing right-hander Matt Klaus once dominated the MVABL by overpowering batters with his 85+ mph fastball. Klaus has returned to the collegiate ranks, by suiting up for the Waldorf baseball team in Iowa. Matt has already thrown a complete game shutout, and still averages more than 1 strikeout per inning.
Read more about Klaus' travels.
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ASTROS JOIN ARMY OF ATHLETES
New partnership with JG MMA Academy
The Dayton Astros are excited to announce their new partnership with Ohio’s premier Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness training facility, JG MMA Academy. MMA legend and Ohio resident Jorge Gurgel owns and operates the West Chester based facility just a short drive away from Dayton. Whether you are looking to get in great shape, preparing to compete, or just have the desire to train in Mixed Martial Arts, JG MMA & Fitness has something for YOU! Their instructors are top notch professionals, delivering authentic and effective technique in every session.
Through this partnership, the Dayton Astros will be offering a unique opportunity to the many excellent athletes in the MVABL to get a one week free pass to the academy. The Astros will have promo cards that can be used for this amazing chance to train with some of the world’s premier athletes and trainers. Contact Rob Johnson for more details on the promo.
MMA star Jorge Gurgel will be throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the league's All-Star game in August.
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MVABL HALL OF FAME
3 Rangers, 2 Astros lead inaugural class
The MVABL Hall of Fame will be inducting five players into the 2010 inaugural class. Pat Barrett and Gregg Foster from the Dayton Astros, and Jonmarc Lippincott, Clint Wolf, and Jake Kingsolver from the Dayton Rangers received the necessary votes to qualify. Gregg Foster and Jonmarc Lippincott were unanimous selections by the voters. To read more on the 2010 class, visit the Hall of Fame page.
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JOB POSTINGS
Are you looking for a new job?
If you are looking for a new job, you have come to the right place. Players and coaches from around the MVABL will be listing job openings at companies where they work at. This allows MVABL members to stay working (in this tough economy) within the Dayton area and help broaden friendships between players in the league (even if they are not on the same team). If you're a member of the MVABL and your company has any job openings, please send an email to the league president with a short description of the position and point of contact information. Any job openings will be posted on the Job Postings page.
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DICK'S SPORTING GOODS SPONSORING TOP PERFORMER
MVABL teams up with DSG for Player of the Week honors
The MVABL has teamed up with Dick's Sporting Goods in honoring the league's most outstanding performance each week during the 2010 season. Honorees will receive a gift certificate to DSG. Click on the Top Performances link on the left to view a list of recent winners.
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Happy Birthday this week to:
- Josh Allen, Shockers
- Josh Lambright, Dragons
- Garret Copas, Astros
- Nathan Schwab, Royals |
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Sun. Aug. 1 - HR Derby at Fifth Third Field, 11am
Sun. Aug. 1 - All-Star Game at Fifth Third Field, 3pm
Sat. Aug. 14 - MVABL/COMABL All-Star Game at AIA, 1pm
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PLAYOFF STANDINGS
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| TEAM |
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W |
L |
% |
GB |
| Rangers |
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12 |
6 |
.667 |
-- |
| Slammers |
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12 |
8 |
.600 |
1.0 |
| Royals |
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10 |
7 |
.588 |
1.5 |
| Shockers |
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11 |
8 |
.579 |
1.5 |
| Redlegs |
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12 |
10 |
.545 |
2.0 |
| Thunder |
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8 |
9 |
.471 |
3.5 |
| Astros |
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8 |
10 |
.444 |
4.0 |
| Indians |
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7 |
11 |
.389 |
5.0 |
| Cardinals |
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5 |
15 |
.250 |
8.0 |
| Dragons |
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3 |
18 |
.143 |
10.5 |
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BUCKEYE DIVISION
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DIV. |
OVER. |
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| TEAM |
W |
L |
W |
L |
GB |
| Sox |
10 |
3 |
18 |
3 |
-- |
| Slammers |
6 |
3 |
12 |
8 |
2.0 |
| Astros |
4 |
5 |
8 |
10 |
3.5 |
| Redlegs |
5 |
6 |
12 |
10 |
4.0 |
| Cardinals |
1 |
9 |
5 |
15 |
7.0 |
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MIAMI DIVISION
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DIV. |
OVER. |
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| TEAM |
W |
L |
W |
L |
GB |
| Rangers |
8 |
1 |
12 |
6 |
-- |
| Thunder |
6 |
3 |
8 |
9 |
2.0 |
| Shockers |
6 |
5 |
11 |
8 |
3.0 |
| Royals |
6 |
6 |
10 |
7 |
3.5 |
| Indians |
3 |
8 |
7 |
11 |
6.0 |
| Dragons |
3 |
9 |
3 |
18 |
6.5 |
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TUESDAY, JULY 27
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| Sox |
4 |
F |
| Redlegs |
1 |
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| Thunder |
2 |
F |
| Slammers |
17 |
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| Dragons |
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F |
| Shockers |
WIN |
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Thu. July 29
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At Rotary Park
Royals at Sox, 7 p.m.
At Howell Field
Indians at Astros, 7 p.m.
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