Beloit Snappers outfielder, Herschel “Boog” Powell was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2014 Midwest League All-Star game. The Western Division defeated the Eastern Division by a score of 7-0 in the 50th Midwest League All-Star Game.
Boog Powell led the charge as he went 1-3 with a 2-run double in the 6th inning, plating Juan Herrera (Peoria Chiefs) and C.J. McElroy (Peoria Chiefs). In addition Boog walked twice, scored 3 runs and stole 2 bases. He currently leads the Midwest League in batting with a .338 average. and On-Base Percentage at .450. It looks like it will not be long before the former 20th round pick of the Oakland Athletics during the 2012 June Draft will be making his way up to the Stockton Ports.
Other Snappers in the All-Star Game
Pitcher Kyle Finnegan made the start for the Western Division and earned the win throwing one inning and striking out one batter. Reliever Andres Avila came in the pitch in the 9th inning of the game and recorded the final out of the game.
Third baseman Luis Baez came on in the 6th inning replacing Clint Coultier (Wisconsin Timber Rattlers) as DH. Baez went 1-2 on the night.
Play Resumes
The second half of the season begins on Thursday as the Beloit Snappers return home to Pohlman Field to face the Clinton LumberKings.
Elephant Farm Cards 