Minors: Four Manatees named to all-star team

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Four players will represent the Brevard County Manatees at the Florida State League All-Star game in Clearwater later this month. Starting pitchers Ty Taubenheim and Carlos Villanueva have been selected to the East squad as have Manatees outfielder Steve Moss and catcher Lou Palmisano.

Taubenheim and Villanueva have been as dominant as any duo in the FSL. Going into Thursday, Taubenheim sported a 7-1 record with a 2.13 ERA. Opponents were hitting under .200 (.195) against Taubenheim.

They were faring worse against Villanueva. Opponents managed just a .160 batting average against Villanueva, who had won five games without a loss while posting a 2.00 ERA.

After Wednesday, Moss led the Manatees with four triples while also hitting .277 with six homers and 22 RBI. Palmisano, meanwhile was hitting .247 with two home runs and 18 RBI. The East and West teams will meet June 18 in Clearwater.

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<b><font size=4>Farm stars</font></b>

Four members of the Brevard County Manatees, the Brewers' affiliate in the Class A Florida State League, have been named to play in that league's all-star game June 18 in Clearwater, Fla. The four were outfielder Steve Moss, catcher Lou Palmisano and right-handed pitchers Carlos Villanueva and Ty Taubenheim.

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<b><font size=4>Seeing stars</font></b>

Four players at Class A Brevard County were selected to the Florida State League All-Star Game: outfielder Steve Moss, catcher Lou Palmisano and right-handers Ty Taubenheim and Carlos Villaneuva. The game is June 18 at Clearwater, Fla.