JUSTIN SARRATT You can add all-star starter to the growing list of accomplishments for former Gaffney High standout Justin Sarratt.

Sarratt was named the starting pitcher for the Coastal Plain All-Star Game on Tuesday.

It's easy to see why.

He is 5-1 with the Thomasville Hi-Toms. He has an ERA of 1.37 to rank fourth in the CPL.

In his most recent outing on July 12, Sarratt tossed a one-hit, complete game shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Gastonia Grizzlies.

Sarratt struck out a season-high nine batters over seven innings. The game lasted only seven innings, the maximum length of games when teams play a doubleheader.

Sarratt came into the game tied for fourth in the CPL with a 1.37 ERA. This was his first shutout and second complete game of the summer. The all-star game will be played at McRary Park, home of the Asheboro Copperheads. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22.

He also was selected as the Rawlings Coastal Plain League's Co-Pitcher of the Week for the third time this summer.

The Coastal Plain League is one of the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball leagues. Now in its 12th season, the league features 14 teams in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with wooden bats during the summer months.

For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.