Mish-mash of summer happenings

Congrats to Brian de la Torriente who was named to the Prospect League’s West Division All-Star team.  The East and West played to a 3-3 tie on July 6.  de la pitched one inning allowing a run and striking out two batters. 

The Northwoods League All-Star classic is coming up in one week.  It’s no surprise that there are a few Illini populating the rosters.  Adam Davis and Josh Parr who both play for the Madison Mallards, are representing the South Division.  Matt Dittman will face his usual ‘mates on the North team as a member of the Rochester Honkers.  Davis is hitting a nifty .359 so far this summer while Parr is fourth in the league with 48 hits and sixth with 14 stolen bases.

And Dittman?  Seems like he’s healthy now which is good news for us Illini fans.  Ditt has 26 rbis for the Honkers and is fourth in the NWL with 10 doubles.  He had a quite a game a couple weeks ago when he was named NWL Player of the Night with two dingers.

And some news from the pros:

Former 3B Dominic Altobelli hit his first professional homerun on July 6 for the Tri-City Dust Devils.  He did it in style too.  It was a two-out grand slam in the eighth inning.  His dad, Mike says he’s splitting time between thirdbase and right field. 

Speaking of scoring big, check out what former Illini Dusty Bensko has been up to.  Congrats to him and his new bride!  By the way, Illini baseball fans will recognize some of the names of the wedding party.

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