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Major League Lacrosse Will Give Triangle a Shot

Feb 19, 2008

The Philadelphia Barrage will play the Rochester Rattlers in a Major League Lacrosse match on Saturday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia is being run by the MLL this season and the franchise is looking for a new home. The Triangle is one of five markets being considered by the league.

Philadelphia won MLL titles in 2006 and 2007.

“I wish to thank Chris Economides and the RailHawks for providing us the opportunity to showcase Major League Lacrosse in this area,” said MLL Commissioner David Gross. “Fans should expect an exciting matchup, as the Barrage and the Rattlers are two of the very best teams in the league. There will be a lot of great lacrosse talent on display on June 21.”

Tickets for the event go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. and are priced at $15 and $20. For information, go to  www.carolinarailhawks.com or call 919-859-KICK (5425).

Major League Lacrosse is a 10-team professional outdoor lacrosse league founded in 1999. Play began in June of 2001.