Three Ramblers selected to 28th annual semi-pro all-star game

A trio of veteran stars will represent the Ramblers at the 28th annual Telegraph Herald Semi-Pro All-Star Game. Chris Briggs and Andrew Redman will start for the EIHL at first base and second base, respectively. Meanwhile, shortstop Dan Spain is one of eight reserves for the EIHL. After leading Key West to the EIHL title in 2014, John Knabel has the honor of coaching the EIHL all-stars.

The all-star game will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at Petrakis Park in Dubuque.

Redman, the Midwest Collegiate Conference Player of the Year while starring at Clarke University in 2015, is hitting .333 with a .452 on-base percentage and eight RBIs in 16 games. On the mound, Redman sports a spotless 0.00 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 24 innings. Last season Redman batted .414 with seven homers and 39 RBIs. He set a new team single-season record with a .517 on-base percentage.

After a slow start, Briggs has heated up and is batting .258 with a home run and 12 RBIs in 20 games. He tops the Ramblers with 16 walks and owns a .405 on-base percentage while hitting out of the cleanup spot this season.

Spain, MVP of the 2012 all-star game, is hitting .338 with a homer, eight doubles and 12 RBIs in 19 games. He entered the 2015 season with a team career record .345 batting average since joining Key West in 2007.

2015 ALL-STAR ROSTERS

Eastern Iowa Hawkeye League
Coach: John Knabel, Key West
P: A.J. Reuter, Monticello
C: Mitch Gotto, Worthington
1B: Chris Briggs, Key West
2B: Andrew Redman, Key West
SS: Aaron Saeugling, Dubuque Blues
3B: Tom Andrews, Cascade
LF: Nate McMullen, Cascade
CF: Nathan Hall, Rickardsville
RF: Mitch Steger, Dyersville
DH: Andy Seabrooke, Farley

Reserves:
Robbie Anstoetter, Farley
Nick Battalini, Rickardsville
Mike Canavello, Dyersville
Andy Danna, Dubuque Blues
Austin Gehl, Cascade
Travis Rahe, Worthington
Mike Reuter, Monticello
Dan Spain, Key West

Prairie League
Coach: Chet Knake, Bellevue
P: Tyler Saeugling, Balltown
C: Matt McCullough, Bernard
1B: Brett Featherston, Epworth
2B: Brandon Slaats, Zwingle
SS: Trey Ertmer, East Dubuque
3B: Chet Knake, Bellevue
LF: Austin Brown, Bernard
CF: Cole Reeg, Bellevue
RF: Nate Ramler, Peosta
DH: Bryce Hoerner, Epworth

Reserves:
Matt Hoffman, Dubuque Packers
Neil Lange, Placid
Miles Launspach, New Vienna
Travis Lyons, Zwingle
Brennan Melloy, Bernard
Gavin Nadermann, Epworth
Drew Richard, Holy Cross
Ben Urbain, Balltown