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Embark Holdings Subsidiary ERA Client Randy Keisler to Start Opposite Roger Clemens
2012-09-05 09:00 ET - News Release
MISSION VIEJO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/05/12
Embark Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GFMD) the parent company to Elite Representation Associates, LLC (an athlete/coach management and marketing agency) and American West Baseball League (a Professional Minor Baseball League) is pleased to announce ERA client Randy Keisler will make his return to the Long Island Ducks and start against Roger Clemens and the Sugarland Skeeters on Friday, September 7th at 8:05pm EDT.
ESPN3 will exclusively deliver the game in its entirety. In addition, SportsCenter on ESPNEWS will cut-in live to every inning Clemens pitches.
ESPN's exclusive, multiplatform coverage will also include:
- Pregame interview with Clemens;
- In-game interview with Skeeters manager Gary Gaetti;
- Baseball Tonight on ESPN will provide in-progress highlights during its 10 p.m. show and a one-on-one postgame interview with Clemens;
- ESPN.com will show the live ESPN3 presentation on the MLB section page and offer highlights on the ESPN.com homepage, MLB section page and ESPNDallas.com;
- Baseball Tonight Facebook page and ESPN.com MLB Twitter account (@ESPN_MLB) will engage fans about the game;
- Game highlights available on ESPN TV on Demand.
Keisler, who has spent 7 seasons in the Major Leagues, will make his return in front of his hometown crowd after his stint in South Korea. The Ducks have brought Keisler back for their quest for the Atlantic League Championship.
Randy Keisler is a 6'3" 200lb LHP who was drafted in the 2nd Round (67th overall) of the 1998 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut in September 2000 and has pitched in the Major Leagues for the Yankees, Padres, Reds, Athletics, and Cardinals. Additionally, Keisler has spent time in the Rangers, Astros, Mets, Cubs, Orioles, and Dodgers organizations
ERA President Bryan Swalley states, "Keisler getting the start against Clemens is an excellent chance to get added exposure on a national level. The Ducks are very confident in Keisler's pitching and leadership abilities to bring them a league championship."