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June 23, 2009 860-309-9293 cell

JOLIET THIRD BASEMAN TOPS IN NORTHERN LEAGUE THIS WEEK

Andrew Pinckney Becomes First JackHammer to Earn League Honors in 2009

JOLIET, IL - Joliet JackHammers third basemen Andrew Pinckney was named Northern League Player of the Week for the period of games from Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 21. During that time, he hit .391 (9-23) with two home runs, five RBI, four doubles and five runs scored. He also led all Northern League hitters with a .826 slugging percentage. The JackHammers return to Silver Cross Field on Monday, June 29 at 7:05 p.m. versus the Kansas City T-Bones.

“I’m very happy for Andrew,” said JackHammers Manager Wally Backman. “He has really been swinging the bat well lately.”

Pinckney currently leads the JackHammers with six home runs and 21 RBI heading into tonight’s game at ALEXIAN Field against the Schaumburg Flyers. Additionally, the Atlanta, GA native is making his case for being named the Northern League Player of the Week once again with a torrid start to this week’s action. He went 3-5 with two solo home runs and three RBI, including the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 11^th inning that gave the JackHammers a 6-5 win on Monday, June 22 in Winnipeg.

RHP Andy Shipman of the Gary SouthShore RailCats was also named the Northern League Pitcher of the Week.

LOOSE GRAVEL: Tickets to the 2009 Northern League Field of All-Stars Game presented by Farmers Insurance are now on sale. Don’t miss this spectacular one-day event at Silver Cross Field! The game starts at 7:00 p.m. with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. for a home run derby and autograph session before the game. All-Star ticket prices are as follows: Box Seat - $10.00 each and General Admission/Lawn Seats - $5.00 each. On the day of game, the prices increase to $11.00 for Box Seats and $6.00 for General Admission/Lawn Seats.

The JackHammers currently have full season seats, mini-plan packages, various group outings, affordable marketing opportunities and individual game tickets available for the 2009 season. To invest, or for more information, please contact them TODAY at 815.726.2255 (BALL), visit their website (www.jackhammerbaseball.com) or stop by the Silver Cross Field Box Office during normal business hours.

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