THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 21, 2022 Page 11 North Shore Navigators To Host 2023 NECBL All-Star Game L YNN, Mass. -- For the second time in franchise history, the North Shore Navigators will be hosting the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game at historic Fraser Field during the summer of 2023. The NECBL’s showcase event is set to take place on Sunday, July 23, 2023, marking the fi rst time it will be held in Lynn since 2011. The event will be a highlight of next summer’s activities in Navs Nation. “The Navigators are honored to host the 2023 NECBL All-Star Game,” Navigators President Derek January said. “We look forward to putting on a fi rst-class show for all the baseball fans of New England. The City of Lynn is making some signifi cant upgrades to Fraser Field this off - season, and there’s no better way to show off our great facility than to host the All-Star HALLOWEEN | FROM PAGE 10 Rent a costume If the idea of spending money on buying a costume isn’t quite appealing because you will only wear it once, consider renting. Renting a costume leaves room in the budget. Research rental companies on BBB.org, check the store policy regarding trying on costumes, inspect the condition of the outfi t, and read the rental agreement carefully before signing anything. Buy in bulk It may seem counter-intuitive, but buying more can save you money! Buying in bulk lessens the cost per item. Budgeting can be especially handy on a night like Halloween, especially considering that there might be more trick-or-treaters this year. Factory-wrapped candy will last a long time, even if you have leftovers. And let’s be honest, leftovers are pretty tasty, even after Halloween. 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Commissioner Sean McGrath is excited for the NECBL All-Star Game to return to a premier location less than 15 miles from Boston, the largest city in all of New England. “The NECBL All-Star Game is our showcase event where the rosters are fi lled with some of the best college players in the country who are certainly on track to be selected in an upcoming MLB draft,” McGrath said. “This event is attended by every MLB scouting department with some teams sending two or three scouts to evaluate our players. The Navsymbol. The S in “HTTPS” stands for secure. Look up the website’s privacy policy and contact information. If it is not clearly listed, or they only have an email as the point of contact, take that as a big red fl ag and shop elsewhere. Also, be sure to use your credit card instead of your debit card, as credit cards not only provide additional protection but it’s also easier to dispute a fraudulent charge. Click here for more tips on shopping online. 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Attending a special event or visiting a haunted house Before purchasing tickets, research the group off ering the experience and make sure that there are no complaints about igators organization and City of Lynn are well positioned to host this event by providing a beautiful setting at Fraser Field and where fans from all of our fourteen communities throughout New England will be able to enjoy watching the best-of-the-best this summer.” The event will also showcase the company hosting the event. Check out the company at BBB.org. Read what previous customers have to say, and see how the business responds to complaints. the extensive renovations to Fraser Field that are being made this fall in advance of the 2023 baseball season. Fraser will feature a new all-turf playing surface, new lights and an upgraded party deck among other new amenities. The 2022 NECBL All-Star Game was hosted by the MarCheck BBB Scam Tracker and see if other consumers have fi led a report about the event host. Search the business online by adding the word “Complaint,” tha’s Vineyard Sharks, in Oak Bluff s, Mass., for the fi rst time ever. Navigators pitcher Jake Gigliotti (Northeastern) and outfi elder Jake McElroy (Holy Cross) played in the game, while fi rst baseman/outfi elder Nathan Blasick (West Virginia) participated in the Home Run Derby. The Navs also hosted the Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game in 2015. More information regarding the 2023 NECBL All-Star Game and the Navs’ entire season schedule will be available at a later date. Stay up to date on the latest Navs news all year long by visiting nsnavs.com and following the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The 2023 season, which will begin in early June, will mark the Navs’ 16th summer of collegiate baseball on the North Shore. “Reviews” or “Scam” after their name for different search results. More tips on buying tickets. Have a safe, happy Halloween!
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