SARANAC LAKE, NY – The Empire Pro League has announced the moving of smoothest third baseman in league in Daniel Dominguez to the Quebec Capitales of the CanAm professional baseball league.

Dominguez has spent the last two seasons here in the Empire League looking for an opportunity to move up and he has accomplished just that with his above average defensive footwork and mentality as well as a powerful left handed bat.

Dominguez also started the year off in the Mexico Leagues where he then chose to return to the Empire League for better opportunities. Dominguez will head to Quebec, Canada where he will join Puerto Rico Islanders starting pitcher Sean Cruz.

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SARANAC LAKE, NY – It was one game you didnt want to miss as the North Country All Stars came all the way back to defeat the South Caribe All Stars by a score of 6-5.

It looked as if it was going to be a long afternoon for the North Country All Stars as the South Caribe All Stars would take a early lead in the first on a monster blast by Road City Explorers right fielder Leobaldo Cabrera  over 400 feet in the left center gap.

They would then score 3 more in the 3rd to take a 4-0 comfortable lead. That was until the North Country All Stars begin to chip away scoring one in the 5th , one in the 6th and 2 in the 7th on an RBI double by Plattsburgh Thunderbirds Centerfielder Jordan Scott.

Taran Tani scored twice for the North Country All Stars after two singles and a couple of stolen bases which earned him this years most valuable players award.

In the bottom of the 8th Inning, the North Country All Stars would score one to take a 6-5 lead on a head first slide at home plate in which Tony Holton was injured but gave the team the lead and the win.

In a crowd of over 200 fans, it was an exciting day for the All Stars which were all honored today.

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SARANAC LAKE, NY – It was a show to remember in Saranac Lake as it was a beautiful day for  an All Star Event and a ton of fun as the best players in the Empire League faced off to showcase power and skills.

One player from each team represented their city in the derby in which Road City Explorers Junior King, Plattsburgh Thunderbirds Simon Palenchar and Saranac Lakes own Stephen Octave made it to the final rounds.

It was then when Simon Palenchars exhausted final round got to him and only hit 2 home runs and Saranac Lake Surge Stephen Octave belted multiple home runs over 400 feet to take home the 2019 Home Run Derby crown.

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SARANAC LAKE, NY – Shortly after tossing yet another solid game for the Islanders and being named the All Star Game starter, Sean Cruz is now being moved to the Canam League to play for the Quebec Capitales.

In 33 and two thirds innings pitched, Cruz posted an impressive  1.60 earned run average while striking out 28 batters. Cruz has been a dominant pitcher so far including taking down the leagues best Plattsburgh Thunderbirds to just 3 hits.

In 5 Games started, Cruz has a (3-2) record with two complete games and one shutout.

When i saw Sean down in Puerto Rico and he shut the Thunderbirds down, i said this guy has the potential to go a long ways in this game. When Eddie asked me who i thought one of the best pitchers in this league was without hesitation Sean was one of those guys. He deserves this opportunity and we are excited to help yet another player continue his career at a high level. -VP of Baseball Jerry Gonzalez

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SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK – The Empire Professional Baseball League has announced the participants for the 2019 Empire League All Star Game and Home Run Derby that will take place on July 21st in Saranac Lake, New York.

For the players list, visit the  All Star Game link to view the finalist for the Home Run Derby and the All Star Game.

The Home Run Derby will consist of 6 players from the 6 Empire League teams each representing their team. They will compete in a Bracket round 1 in which the 3 winners will advance into the final round swing off. Each player will have 10 outs in every round to hit as many Home Runs as possible.  Kids will be allowed to chase fly balls in the outfield if registered 2 hours prior to the Home Run Derby.  Derby will begin at  1pm and will be followed by the All Star Game.

After the All Star Game, there will be a Tap Take over Annual All Star Night Celebration at Hotel Saranac honoring our veterans in which proceeds will benefit non profit charities starting at 5:30pm. Fans, family and friends are all invited Join us for a celebration  night to remember for a good cause.

Tickets for the All Star Game will be available only at the gate at the Saranac Lake Surge field.  Admission is $10 for adults and Children are free. Get there 2 hours prior to the game for batting practice, autographs, photo opportunities and to witness balls flying into Saranac Lake.

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