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Posted: Tuesday June 2, 2009 6:08PM; Updated: Wednesday June 3, 2009 7:26AM

Strasburg among five finalists for Golden Spikes Award

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The award is given to the nation's top amateur baseball player

Other finalists: Dustin Ackley, Mike Leake, Kent Matthes and A.J. Morris

The award will be presented July 14, the date of the All-Star game

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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg is among five finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation's top amateur baseball player.

North Carolina first baseman Dustin Ackley, Arizona State pitcher Mike Leake, Alabama outfielder Kent Matthes and Kansas State pitcher A.J. Morris joined Strasburg as finalists announced by USA Baseball.

The award will be presented July 14, the date of the All-Star game.

Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 
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