Two Dukes Named to NECBL Southern Division All-Star Roster
Pittsfield, Mass. (July 18, 2007) – Alex Hassan (Duke University)
and Nelson Gomez (Keystone College) were selected to represent the
Pittsfield Dukes in the 2007 All-Star Game in North Adams on July
22nd.
Hassan, who has been the most consistent presence at the top of the
Dukes’ lineup for during the 2007 season, will start in the outfield
at Joe Wolfe Field on Sunday. Hassan is third on the team in batting
average at a mark of .308, he also leads the team in runs batted in
with 16, runs scored with 26 and stolen bases with 14 in as many
attempts.
Not only has he been a force as a batter for the Dukes, Hassan has
also contributed on the mound. He leads the team in
earned-run-average at 1.80 in his three appearances, which includes
two starts. His defense in centerfield for Pittsfield has been
sterling as he has not committed an error in 78 chances, and also
has six assists.
The other Duke on the Southern Division All-Star roster will be
Nelson Gomez out of a reserve role. Gomez, who had a team-high 13
game hitting streak at one point during the season, has been a solid
performer in the middle of the Dukes’ lineup with a batting average
of .275 with four doubles, and is second on the team with 14 runs
driven in.
Gomez will come off of the bench in the game on Sunday and is likely
to be the Dukes’ representative in the Home Run Derby that will be
held at Joe Wolfe at 4:20 p.m. While Gomez does not have long ball
so far in the NECBL season, he had eleven homers during his season
at Division III Keystone College.
Hassan, Gomez and the Dukes will continue their road trip Wednesday
as they head to Danbury, Manchester for two games on Thursday and
wrap it up Friday in Torrington.
Season tickets for the Dukes are still available. Tickets can be
purchased online at www.pittsfielddukes.com or by calling (413)
447-DUKE.
The Dukes appreciate your support. GO DUKES!!!
