St. Louis Cardinals prospect Sam Tuivailala has been selected to represent the Pacific Coast League against the International League in the 2016 Triple A All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 13th.

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The closer for Memphis (AAA), Tuivailala is tied for fourth in the PCL with 12 saves and ranks second in the league with a 13.6 K/9 IP ratio. In his last outing, he entered a no outs, bases loaded situation and struck out the side without allowing a run to cross the plate.

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Overall, Tuivailala has made 28 appearances and has struck out 47 batters while walking 15 in his 31.0 innings pitched. Opponents are hitting .231 against him.

This is the second All-Star honor for the right-hander, but he was unable to appear in the 2015 game as he was recalled to St. Louis.

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