RailCats Catcher Jose Yepez

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- RailCats Catcher Jose Yepez slides into home scoring a run as Saints Catcher Jeremy Frost drops the ball at Midway Stadium on July 28, 2005.

RailCats Outfielder Scott Samuels

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- RailCats outfielder Scott Samuels gives it 110% during a game against the Saint Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on July 28, 2005.

Most Outstanding Player 2005

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The Most Outstanding Player award for the 2005 All Star Game went to Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks outfielder Richard Austin. (Photo from FM RedHawks game against the Saints at Midway Stadium on June 15, 2005)

2005 All Star Game Crowd Pleaser

"They invented the All-Star Game for Willie Mays." -Ted Williams

The Northern League All Star Game went off beautifully tonight in the host city of Gary, Indiana at the Gary SouthShore RailCats home ballpark the U.S. Steel Yard. An energized crowd of more than 6,800 turned out for the event.

Known as a pitchers park, the U.S. Steel Yard still produced a crowd-pleasing show with 15 home runs hit during the derby. While many of the Northern Leagues finest were in the All Star Game there was no shortage of deserving talent watching from the stands in support of their teammates.

The night ended with the Northern Division All Stars winning the contest 5 to 1 over the Southern Division. Tonight everyone who participated can go home a winner because they did an incredible job showcasing their talents and the caliber of talent the Northern League produces.

The Most Outstanding Player award for the 2005 All Star Game went to Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks Outfielder Richard Austin. For the All Star Game he produced 1 single, 1 double and 1 home run.

Saint Paul Saints RHP Matt Hammons

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints RHP Matt Hammons pitches against Sioux Falls at Midway Stadium on July 17, 2005.

Saint Paul Saints Meyer And Hall

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Meyer and Hall work together for an out against Sioux Falls at Midway Stadium on July 17, 2005.

Sioux Falls Pitches Against Saint Paul

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Sioux Falls pitches against the Saint Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on July 17, 2005.

Saint Paul Saints Chad Ehrnsberger

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Chad Ehrnsberger slides into first base during an attempted pick off by the Canaries at Midway Stadium on July 16, 2005.

Saint Paul Saints Justin Hall Warms Up

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Justin Hall airborne during the pre-game warm up at Midway Stadium on July 16, 2005.

Saint Paul Saints RHP Adam Larson

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints RHP Adam Larson throws against the
Lincoln SaltDogs at Midway Stadium on July 10, 2005.