Clearwater will host the game at Bright House Field, the spring training home of the Phillies.
Rodriguez, 20, has posted a 6-3 record with a 2.28 ERA in 10 starts this season. Despite losing a stretch of 3 straight starts recently, Rodriguez has maintained strong numbers all season long. Last year, the right-handed Rodriguez was an integral addition to the Lakewood BlueClaws roster that locked down its second consecutive South Atlantic League title.
Threshers closer Justin Friend, a selection in the minor league portion of last off-season's Rule 5 draft, is tied for the minor league lead in saves with 18 and leads the FSL in batting average against with a spectacular .136 mark. The righty Friend was originally selected in the 13th round of the 2007 amateur draft by Oakland out of Oklahoma State University.
At 24-years-old with an ERA of 1.11, in addition to his other stats in High A level, it is likely that Friend could see a promotion upward sooner than later.

Valle, a righty batter, was also a member of the title winning Lakewood team each of the past two seasons. He was named to the SAL postseason all-star team last season as a member of the BlueClaws.
Also slated to be included in the Florida State League All-star festivities is baseball's best mascot the Phillie Phanatic, who will be on hand to entertain the capacity crowd.
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