The USS Midway Museum has hosted its share of events in recent years, including a nationally broadcast basketball matchup between the San Diego State Aztecs and the Syracuse Orange in 2012. But this summer it will be home to an unprecedented event: A home run derby. The Lake Elsinore Storm are hosting the Midway Classic on June 20, when the biggest bats of the California and Carolina Leagues will face off as they launch leather-clad bombs into the San Diego Bay.
The Padres' high-A affiliate is hosting the California/Carolina League All-Star Game on June 21, and this event will serve as the prelude to their matchup.