In an effort to generate publicity, a minor league baseball team in Eugene, Oregon, ________

A) held a "manager-for-the-day" contest
B) distributed a phony news release as an April Fool's joke
C) had a ballplayer live on a billboard for a week
D) held a social media event
E) gave away free balloons for the kids


Answer: B

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