Blackburn highlights Miracle's 3 All-Stars

By THE NEWS-PRESS STAFF

Three members of the Fort Myers Miracle played in the Florida State League All-Star Game on Saturday in Clearwater.

Of the three, right-handed pitcher Nick Blackburn had the best showing.

Their team, the West All-Stars, defeated the East 6-4 in front of an announced crowd of 5,547 fans at Bright House Networks Field.

Chris Dickerson of the Sarasota Reds and Brent Clevlen of the Lakeland Tigers homered for the West.

Clevlen, who also won the home run derby, can be seen at 7:05 tonight and Wednesday night at the Lee County Sports Complex, as Lakeland will face the Miracle.

Here's a look at how each Miracle player fared in the All-Star Game:

Blackburn: He pitched the second inning, struck out one and gave up just one hit. He received credit for the victory.

Denard Span: The center fielder started and went 0-for-4. He also played left field.

Matt Moses: The third baseman went 0-for-4 but played the entire game at third. He also participated in the home run derby.