Photos of the Week for July 12th to July 18th

After getting home from our cross the boarder trip I was back on the road in the next few days, down to Allentown, PA. Home of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs and the AAA All-Star game. Originally I was planning on going so I could make some photos of a good friend from Little League, but he didn’t make it this year. So I had free reign to make any shot I wanted and I feel I made some pretty good shots. Here are some selects from the evening.

14 July 2010: International League catcher Erik Kratz (14) who was called up to Pittsburg during the game signs autographs for fans. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global


It was a great game to be at, more photos after the break…

While at the game I really wanted to catch the fan based event as this really is for the fans to see the best of the best in the AAA. Let alone the ones that have the best chance of making it to the show! So I made a lot of shots during the pre-game as the fans were all lined up to get autographs and speak with the players. I just love how some of the kids did what they needed to do to get an autograph!

14 July 2010: International League infielder Chase Lambin (4) hands a ball back to a little girl after autographing it for her before the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: American Idol finalist and local artist Tyler Grady performs the National Anthem before the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: The Army Black Knights Parachute team descend into the stadium before the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: Pacific Coast League pitcher Thomas Diamond (45) delivers a pitch in the first inning of the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: A Reno Aces hat with the AAA All Star game emblem. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global



I love catching things that are a part of the event. Especially when it signifies what is going on! As well as the crowd and full field.

14 July 2010: Coca Cola Park hosting the 2010 AAA All Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: Pacific Coast League pitcher Mike McClendon (14) delivers a pitch in the seventh inning of the AAA All Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: Pacific Coast League pitcher Thomas Diamond (45) receives the Top Star Award from PCL Commissioner Branch Rickey for being the MVP of the Pacific Coast League. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: International League infielder Chase Lambin (4) receives the Top Star Award from IL president Randy Mobley. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Hope you enjoyed! More to come in the near future.

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