As the number of teams continues narrowing down for the Triple-A title, the Durham Bulls are getting ready to host the 2012 National Championship Game.   The game kick-offs at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday, September 18th.

Fans and media alike are buzzing about the event.  American Idol winner and Garner native Scotty McCreery will appear at the opening game. 

The Bulls tell us, “The 2012 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game is a one-game, winner-take-all showdown between the champions of the International and Pacific Coast Leagues. Durham is the first International League city to host Minor League Baseball’s premier event, which will be nationally televised on NBC Sports Network.”

Durham Bulls General Manager Mike Birling talks about the preparations being made at the DBAP.

See what Durham Bulls General Manager Mike Birling has to say about the upcoming excitement.  Capitol Sports Vice President George Habel spilled the scoop in his Note to Self blog and Wool E. Bull himself blogged about the plans for the series.

Check it out:

• George Habel’s Note to Self:  Gearing up for the Natl Championship
• WRAL.com:  Durham expecting boost from big-time baseball
• From Wool E. Bull’s blog:  Wool E. Bull putting finishing touches on championship party

Thanks to CS’ George Habel & WRALSportsFan.com for contributions to this capcom story & for these capcom graphics.