The Valley Blue Sox will host an All-Star Brunch prior to the NECBL All-Star Game on Sunday July 20 at 10:30 a.m to 11:45 a.m. on the 12th floor of the La Quinta Hotel in downtown Springfield.
Valley native Mike Trombley, a retired Major League pitcher and Valley native, will be the guest speaker at the brunch. Trombley pitched in over 500 Major League games from 1992-2002, primarily with the Minnesota Twins.
Additionally, the players and coaches participating in the All-Star Game will be in attendance.
“The All-Star Brunch is a unique way for fans to get to meet with one of the best athletes to ever come out of the Valley as well as with future Major League stars,” team owner Clark Eckhoff said.
Included with the event is a ticket to the All-Star Game, which will be held at Mackenzie Stadium, with the gates opening at noon, the Home Run Derby at 2:15 p.m., and the All-Star Game itself at 5:05 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.valleybluesox.com or by calling the Blue Sox at 413-533-1100.
The event will feature a brunch buffet including ham, a waffle bar, pastries, and other breakfast foods. It will be catered by Log Rolling, owned and operated by The Log Cabin/Delaney House.