Brian Calloway

Lansing State Journal

The sons of a pair of former major leaguers will make their debuts with the Lansing Lugnuts as part of the annual Crosstown Showdown tonight at Cooley Law School Stadium.

Teenagers Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette – two of the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospects - are slated to be in action this evening when the Lugnuts conclude the season with their annual exhibition against Michigan State.

The 17-year old Guerrero Jr. is the son of Vladimir Guerrero, who was a nine-time all-star that had 2,590 hits and 449 home runs during a 16-year career in the majors. The 18-year old Bichette was the No. 66 overall pick in this year’s MLB draft and is the son of Dante Bichette, who was a four-time all-star and hit 274 career homers during a 14-year career in the majors.

The Crosstown Showdown will feature a new twist this year with a home run derby taking place prior to the contest. Guerrero Jr., Bichette and Connor Panas will represent the Lugnuts, while Dan Durkin, Marty Bechina and Zach McGuire will be the hitters for Michigan State in the two-round home run derby, which begins at 5:30 p.m.

The contest will follow at 7 p.m.

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