Area Code Baseball
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Buddy Borden and the Reds' aces kept the A's bats at bay.
On the final day of the 2009 Area Code Games, the Nevada standouts on the Cincinnati Reds' roster rolled past the A's to claim the unofficial Area Code championship, writes Ronnie Flores. Story
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Flores: Rowland takes different road to Long Beach Robby Rowland, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound right-handed pitcher from Cloverdale (Calif.), made the most of his second chance. |
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Area Code Games history When this year's eight Area Code teams -- with rosters that include players from around the nation -- take the field in Long Beach, Calif., in August it will mark the 23rd year of the Area Code Games. |
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Area Code Games: Blair Field info Built in 1958, Blair Field has played host to a wide range of events. |
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Area Code Games: Selection process Find out more about the selection process for the 2009 Area Code Games. |
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Drennen: The 2008 All-Area Code Team The top players from the 2008 Area Code Baseball Games. |
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The 2009 Area Code Baseball Games will take place August 5-10 at Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif. |
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Hotel Information
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Five players from last year's roster are making the trip out to Long Beach. See who else made the cut. 
Christian Lopes leads California's best into Long Beach this August. The Brewers Blue is one of two California teams competing in the 2009 Area Code Games. 
The Athletics' roster is set with players from the southeast taking center stage. 
Josh Sale leads the Washington Nationals Area Code Team into Long Beach. Check out the roster. 
Zach Lee returns to Long Beach and leads a talented squad from Texas. See who else made the team. 
Kevin Gausman leads a talented Reds roster. See which other players made the cut. 
The northeast boasts an impressive squad. See which players made the cut. 
Which players highlight ESPN's all-time all-Area Code Baseball Team? Check out the list. 
Where should you stay during your time in Long Beach, Calif.? Here is all the info you need.