SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Butler BlueSox manager Anthony Rebyanski planned on assisting the East Division coaching staff at last night’s Prospect League All-Star Game.

On Monday, he found out he would be running the show.

Rebyanski filled in for West Virginia Miners manager Tim Epling, who could not coach for personal reasons. The Miners were the division’s first-half winners, so Epling was tabbed as the All-Star coach.

“I was sitting in my office, waiting to go and got a call from the commissioner,” Rebyanski said. “I was the next guy in line (since the BlueSox were second place) if I wanted to go.”

The BlueSox finished second behind the Miners with a franchise-best 18-12 record and Rebyanski will be joined by six of his players — Elliott Caldwell, Jason Radwan, Matt Albaugh, Kyle Thomas, Jared Locke and Adam Dian.

Locke and Albaugh were both voted to start the game — although Locke did not end up pitching Wednesday — with Radwan playing in his second consecutive All-Star game.

The roster, consisting of 28 players on each team, was already determined and Epling already had the starting lineup planned, so Rebyanski, now in his second year with the BlueSox, doesn’t expect any surprises along the way.

“It’s like our team, we’ll just try and have fun,” said Rebyanski, who has never taken part in any All-Star game before. “I’ve talked to most of these guys throughout the summer, so I’ve got a good relationship with them. I want to make this a fun experience.”

Of course, there’s a lot more to this All-Star game than just the experience.

“We want to win because it’s for home-field advantage for the championship series (next month),” Rebyanski added.

On Wednesday, the players and coaches enjoyed a luncheon and were joined by former Los Angeles Dodgers star Maury Wills.

At 3 p.m., the team had their workout and took part in the Home Run Derby in the early evening followed by the game.

As with most All-Star games, Rebyanski, who is also the assistant head coach at Indiana University (Pa.), would love to work all 28 players into the game.

“I’ve been seeing these guys and I’ve seen who can do what,” Rebyanski said. “It doesn’t make it easier, but it’s easier to know. It’ll be tough, but they’ll split time. We’ll try and get everyone out there.”