Bees: Navarro named Triple-A All-Star

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Salt Lake Bees first baseman Efren Navarro will suit up for the 26th annual Triple-A All-Star Game, scheduled for July 17 at Aces Ballpark in Reno, Nev. The 27-year-old infielder leads the Bees with a .349 batting average.

Navarro will be part of the Pacific Coast League team which will play the International League All-Stars.

First pitch is set for 7 p.m. (MT) and will be broadcast live on MLB Network, the American Forces Network and the Triple-A All-Star Game Radio Network.

In 78 games this season, Navarro has 48 runs, 101 hits, 24 doubles, five home runs, 51 RBI, 142 total bases and a .435 on-base percentage. His batting average and doubles currently rank fourth in the PCL while his on-base percentage ranks second.