Smith Set to Start All Star Game

Portland's Chris Smith has been named the Northern Division starter in the Eastern League All Star game on Wednesday. This according to a note at the bottom of the above-linked story. Smith is tied for the EL lead (along with former teammate Kason Gabbard) with 9, and following a couple of bumpy starts now stands 11th with a 3.19 ERA. Smith also has a fine 1.16 ERA and 68 K's vs. just 22 walks in 101.2 innings on the season. Congrats to Mr. Smith.