AKRON, Ohio -- The big boppers will take the stage Tuesday night at 8:05 in Canal Park for the Home Run Derby, part of the Eastern League All-Star Game events. The EL All-Star Game is Wednesday night at 7:05.
The top three home run hitters in the league, and four of the top six will be among the eight competitors, four from each division.
The Akron RubberDucks will be well represented as first baseman Nellie Rodriguez, No. 3 in the league with 16 home runs, and outfielder Bradley Zimmer, who is sixth with 14 homers, will compete on the West squad.