Learn from the pros Sunday at the Chevy Youth Clinic

Kids 6-12 can learn baseball fundaments from State College Spikes players and coaches at the Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic this Sunday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, completely FREE courtesy of your local area Chevrolet dealers!

Sign-in begins at 10:30 a.m., and the clinic will get underway at 11 a.m. Each participant will receive a fun giveaway and lunch following the clinic, as well as a ticket to the Spikes’ 6:05 p.m. game on Sunday night against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Cleveland Indians).

To register your child now:

1. Click on the ‘Youth Clinics’ tab at www.chevroletbaseball.com

2. Select “Johnstown-Altoona” as your Region

3. Select “Other” as your League

Please feel free to contact the Chevy Youth Baseball Team at 888-600-4369 or info@chevroletbaseball.com with any questions. See you on Sunday for the Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic!

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Shorebirds to Hold Collection for Brooke’s Toy Closet

SALISBURY, Md. — The Delmarva Shorebirds are proud to partner with Market Street Inn and MoJo’s again in 2017 to hold a toy drive to benefit Brooke’s Toy Closet at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Brooke’s Toy Closet was started in 2014 by Brooke Mulford, a local girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer, in January of 2009, when she was four years old. Brooke, unfortunately, lost her battle with cancer earlier this year on June 12th. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a special cabinet filled with toys, coloring books and other goodies that PRMC’s Emergency Department and Pediatrics Unit can give to children who are hospitalized. The recipients of these gifts will be able to use them when they’re in the hospital, and take them home to enjoy when they are feeling better.

The toy drive will be held on Saturday, July 29th when the Shorebirds host their annual Christmas in July game at 7:05 PM against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Gates will open at 4:00 PM so that fans can watch the Shorebirds and Grasshoppers take batting practice. The Shorebirds will be holding the collection in the Fun Zone outside the main gates of Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Those who make a donation will receive a ticket voucher to a future 2017 Shorebirds home game, a $10 gift card to Market Street or MoJo’s and an entry in a raffle to win another $50 gift card to each restaurant. The Shorebirds will accept new unwrapped toys, activity books, and other children’s toy items.

That night’s game will also feature the Shorebirds wearing special Christmas-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the Shorebirds Fly Together Fund and a postgame Q105 fireworks show presented by MoJo’s and Market Street Inn.

For more information on the toy drive, contact the Shorebirds at 410-219-3112.

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The Delmarva Shorebirds are the Class “A” Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The Shorebirds are owned by
7th Inning Stretch, LLC, the same company that owns the Stockton Ports of the California League and the Everett AquaSox of the Northwest League.

The Shorebirds celebrated their 20th season in 2015, and have entertained over five million fans since beginning play at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Md. in 1996. The team has captured South Atlantic League titles in 1997 and 2000 while successfully hosting the South Atlantic League All-Star Game in 1999 and 2011.

For more information on the Shorebirds, call 410-219-3112 or visit theshorebirds.com.

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Dragons and IGS Energy to Surprise Local Little League Saturday

It doesn’t get much better than baseball being played by kids. The love affair with our nation’s pastime began on little league fields across the country for so many of us. In that spirit, the Dayton Dragons and IGS Energy have a multi-year partnership to shine a spotlight on little leaguers all across our region.

The Dragons “Little Big Leagues” program, presented by IGS Energy, is a season-long program filled with amazing experiences for little leaguers and a chance for all fans to celebrate youth baseball.

IGS Energy is featuring a Little League Surprise this Saturday, July 22 from 10am-12pm. Dragons players will “surprise” Patterson Park Youth Baseball players during a baseball clinic at 1013 Irving Avenue in Dayton. In addition to the Dragons players, mascots Heater and Gem, along with members of the Green Team will be in attendance. There will be colored hairspray, balloon animals and an autograph session – fun for everyone! The baseball clinic will focus on hitters, but also outfielders, infielders, catching, and pitching.

“It doesn’t get any more American than little leaguers playing the game of baseball,” Dragons Team President Robert Murphy said. “This partnership is going to shine the spotlight on youth baseball in our region and give these kids some amazing memories they’ll keep with them for the rest of their lives.”

“We’re glad to support the Dayton Dragons, and the many ways they give back to the next generation of baseball players in the community. IGS Energy has been proud to supply natural gas and electricity to area businesses and homeowners for over 25 years, along with home protection services, and we’re honored to give back to the community through this partnership, as well,” said Brandon Childers, chief marketing and technology officer.

For more information on how little league teams and players can get involved in the Dragons “Little Big Leagues” program, presented by IGS Energy, contact the Dragons group sales department at (937) 228-2287 or visit www.daytondragons.com/IGS.

About IGS

IGS is a leading provider of retail energy supply, home services products, distributed generation such as solar and combined heat and power, and compressed natural gas services. With over 25 years of experience, the company leverages extensive in-house expertise to bring innovation to the energy industry. By embracing new technologies, supporting alternative energy resources, and encouraging energy independence, IGS is inspiring homeowners, businesses, and communities to make smart energy decisions. The company also has a community investment program which provides employees with opportunities to get involved with and give to causes that are meaningful to the company and to them personally.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Red Sox Foundation and Pawsox Foundation Partner with Rhode Island Little League to Support all 48 Leagues in the State

The Red Sox Foundation and the PawSox Foundation, the charitable arm of the Pawtucket Red Sox, today announced a partnership to support all 48 Little Leagues throughout the Rhode Island. The relationship will include leadership and instructional skills training for coaches and administrators.

“We are proud to partner with our Triple-A affiliate, Pawtucket Red Sox, to support Rhode Island Little League and expand on the important work the Red Sox Foundation has begun with Boston’s inner city youth through Rookie/RBI programs and Little League teams in Massachusetts,” said Red Sox Foundation Board Member Mike Egan. “As a former little leaguer, I know how important playing the game as a child can be to fostering a lifelong love for the game, and we look forward to helping the league pass along the invaluable lessons about teamwork and camaraderie that baseball imparts.”

The partnership will assist the 48 leagues with production and development, and will include sponsorship of three events: the Rhode Island Little League State Tournament, which opens on Saturday, July 22; the Rhode Island Little League Volunteer of the Year Award, which will be presented in August; and a coaches’ clinic this fall.

“The support of the Red Sox Foundation, PawSox Foundation and its partners on the Rhode Island Little League program is real and tangible,” said Rhode Island Little League Board Member John Pesaturo. “The sponsorship that is available to each league provides them with funding along with opportunities for teams to come to Fenway Park and for some, a special mascot visit to their home town. Chartered Leagues from Providence to Newport are enjoying a new connection as part of Wally’s team thanks to the Red Sox Foundation!”

“As Rhode Island’s professional baseball organization, we are eager to embrace and enhance our support of the Ocean State’s Little Leagues,” said PawSox President Dr. Charles A. Steinberg. “We are continually inspired by the commitment of coaches and administrators who devote so many hours to our children, and we are constantly gratified to see these children learn the lessons of life that baseball can teach.”

The tournament’s opening ceremonies will take place in Johnston, Rhode Island, hosted by Johnston Little League at Kennedy Field at 1583 Hartford Ave. The Volunteer of the Year, a coach selected based on nominations by peers and teams, will be honored at Boston’s Fenway Park on Rhode Island Day, August 1st, and again at Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium later in the month. Applications were made available by John Pesaturo, Rhode Island Little League, District Administrator, and were due July 3rd. The coaches’ clinic will take place in the fall.

The 48 Rhode Island Little Leagues, comprised of over 1,100 teams and over 16,000 children from ages 5 to 16, allow Rhode Island’s children play baseball and softball, and learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and inclusion.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN: 2-Day Youth Camp

Want to take your game to the next level and develop the skills that may one day make you a member of the Herd?

The Buffalo Bisons annual 2-Day Youth Baseball Camp, presented by ADPRO Sports, is Tuesday, July 25 – Wednesday, July 26 (9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. both day). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

This two-day event gives you the unique chance to learn and practice your skills in hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running and bunting and more! And who better to learn from than Bisons Manager Bobby Meacham and other current Bisons coaches and players?!?!

For only $100, you get back-to-back days of non-stop baseball! The camp runs from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. both days as each day will end with a post-camp autograph session. Participants also get a camp T-shirt to take home and 2 tickets to a Buffalo Bisons game. This is an offer you can’t pass up!

The Buffalo Bisons 2-day Youth Camp is open to boys and girls, ages 6-14. Space is limited so don’t hesitate in signing up. You can call (716) 846-2251 to reserve your spot or CLICK HERE for the Bisons Youth Baseball page.

To insure great one-on-one teachings for those involved, SPACE IS LIMITED! So don’t wait and sign up your child today!

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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Bisons to hold Hillside School Supply Drive before game on Sunday, August 6

The Buffalo Bisons and Hillside Family of Agencies will be teaming up to help kids in need bring in the new school year the right way with a School Supply Drive at Coca-Cola Field on Sunday, August 6.

Any fan who brings in new or unused school supplies will receive a buy-one, get-one free ticket coupon for the Bisons’ home game that day against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (1:05 p.m.). Collection bins will be located outside the Coca-Cola Field Ticket Office starting an hour before first pitch.

Sunday’s matchup against the IronPigs will also be another Buster’s Kid Club game. As part of Buster’s Kid Club Sunday, fans will be able to enjoy Carnival Day at the ballpark. Bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and much more will be set up in the Center Field Party Area.

Kids will also have the opportunity to run the bases after the game like their favorite Bisons players.

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Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team Coming to Neuroscience Group Field on September 3

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team will play a pair of games at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday, September 3. The contests, presented by Scheels, will raise money to send young amputee children to a life changing camp, fund important amputee related medical research, provide medical equipment to veterans, and allow America’s favorite team to compete, inspire and educate children, veterans and families all around the country.

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team™ (WWAST) is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to inspire and educate others while enhancing the health and welfare of Wounded Warrior Amputees. They are not affiliated with other Wounded Warriors charities. Since the inception of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, over 85% of their donations have supported programs helping Wounded Warrior Amputees, amputee children, and medical research.

The WWAST is comprised of young, competitive, athletic veterans and active duty soldiers who have lost limbs. The team includes individuals with a variety of amputations – of the arm, above knee, below knee, bilateral below knee, and foot. Their goal is to support and honor our soldiers and veterans sacrifices, and to show other amputees and everyone who sees or hears about us that life without a limb is limitless.

“We look forward to hosting the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team at the ballpark,” said Aaron Hahn, Vice President of the Timber Rattlers. “This is going to be a great event for the community and our fans.”

The first game on September 3 is a seven-inning game between the WWAST and Screwballs Bar. It will start at 10:30am. The second game of the doubleheader will be a seven-inning game that pits the WWAST against a team of area celebrities, including former Green Bay Packers Bill Schroeder and Chris Samp; former Milwaukee Brewers Don August, Larry Hisle, and Paul Wagner; FOX 11 sports reporters Josh Moser and Dylan Scott; Super Bowl Champion and Shiocton native Clint Kriewaldt; former MLB pitcher and Milwaukee native Jack Taschner; and members of the USA softball teams.

The WWAST players will sign autographs after the second game on September 3.

Fans can meet the players before September 3 in a pair of appearances at the Scheels in the Fox River Mall in August and again on September 2. Contact the store for more information and times.

Tickets for the game are available now! They are $10 for box, bleacher, or grass seats and are available in one of the following ways: Over the phone at 800-WI-TIMBER or (920) 733-4152; in person at the Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office; or through the internet at on the Timber Rattlers ticket page.

Partial season and group ticket packages are currently available for the 2017 season. Tickets packages are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER, and in person. Individual game tickets for this season are also on sale now.   Groups of 20 or more may order tickets over the phone or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Bees Host Knothole Clinic at Smith’s Ballpark

SALT LAKE CITY (July 14, 2017) – The Salt Lake Bees will host the second Knothole Clinic of the 2017 season on Saturday, July 15 at Smith’s Ballpark beginning at 10 a.m.

Knothole Club members are invited to attend the two-hour clinic, where they will participate in a variety of baseball drills with instructions from Bees players. The youth will also have the opportunity for autographs and photos.

2017 Pacific Coast League All-Star pitcher Troy Scribner will be there to lead drills along with teammates Alex Blackford, Cody Ege, Drew Gagnon, Jason Gurka and Damien Magnifico.

Children ages 12-and-under can join the 2017 Knothole Club, sponsored by Cyprus Credit Union and Denny’s for $13 per season. Knothole Club memberships include a ticket voucher to a Salt Lake Bees game, a Bees T-shirt and a membership I.D. card entitling the holder to discounted Bees and Utah Jazz tickets, along with special offers from Knothole Club sponsors.

Knothole Club memberships may be purchased online at slbees.com or at Bees home games at Smith’s Ballpark. Youth baseball organizations may also enroll as a league and receive a reduced price on Bees T-shirts, jerseys and/or hats for use as uniforms. Baseball team memberships can be arranged by contacting Nate Martinez at (801) 325-2573.

The final Knothole Clinic of the year will be held this season on Saturday, August 5, 2017.

The Bees weekend series against Sacramento continues on Friday night with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. The team will honor the 15th year anniversary of the Angels 2002 World Series on Saturday night with a replica championship ring giveaway and finish up the series on Sunday afternoon matinee at 1:05 p.m.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

TinCaps Hosting Baseball Clinic For Kids

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Learn from the Pros at the 2017 TinCaps Players Clinic! This clinic is for Kids Club members ages 6-12 and will be at Parkview Field on August 12th from 10AM – 12PM. Check-in will be at 9:30 AM inside the main gates and there will be a pizza party afterwards in the Huntington University Picnic Pavilion.

Kids Club Members will receive instruction from TinCaps Players, a t-shirt, autographs, and a post-clinic lunch. The cost is $25 and there are only 64 spots available, so be sure to sign up ASAP!

Once your spot has been reserved, Aron Brecht from the TinCaps staff will send an e-mail requesting additional details pertinent to the clinic. If you aren’t already a member of the Kids Club, please sign-up at tincapskidsclub.com before reserving your spot.

Sign up using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-tincaps-players-clinic-tickets-35943270289

If you have any questions, contact Aron by phone at 260-482-6400 or by email at Brecht@tincaps.com.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

2017 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship winners

Cedar Rapids, IA – The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Kernels Foundation are pleased to announce Nicole Toppin and Matt Condon as the winners of the 2017 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarships. They were recognized in an on-field ceremony before the Kernels game with Peoria on Sunday, July 9th.

Nicole Toppin is a member of the Class of 2017 at Marion High School and plans on attending the University of Iowa and majoring in Business and Spanish. Matt Condon is a member of the Class of 2017 at Linn-Mar High School and plans on attending the University of Iowa and majoring in Business and Sports Management.

Nick Adenhart was a bright young pitcher who played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2006, and was a rising star in the Los Angeles Angels organization. Only hours after Nick’s 2009 season debut on the mound for the Angels, a drunk driver tragically killed him on April 9, 2009 at age 22.

Nick’s family continues to honor him with the awarding of two $1,000 scholarships in his memory. The Kernels Foundation is privileged to administer the scholarships on behalf of Nick’s family.

The Kernels wrap up a seven-game home stand against the Peoria Chiefs on Monday, July 10th at 12:05 PM with the gates opening at 11 AM.

Chris Kleinhans-Schulz and Morgan Hawk bring you all of the play-by-play on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com. Fans may also stream all 70 Kernels home game and selected road games via a MiLB.TV subscription. Visit MiLB.TV for subscription information.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

Chevy Youth Clinic coming to PNG Field on July 15

Your local Chevy dealers would like to invite kids ages 6-12 to participate in a FREE youth clinic with the Curve on Saturday, July 15!

This clinic is open to both boys and girls and will provide them an exciting opportunity to learn baseball fundamentals from Curve players and coaches. Each participant will also receive tickets to that evening’s game, a fun giveaway and lunch following the clinic.

Click here to sign up

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Free Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinics at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville July 21 & 22

PRINT DETAILS ON CHEVY YOUTH BASEBALL CLINICS

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Registration is open for two sessions of the 2017 Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic, offered free compliments of Southern Chevy Dealers. A pair of clinics with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players will take place Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

Each session is limited to 200 players, boys and girls ages 6-14 of all skill levels. Registration is required for each participant online at baseball.youthsportsclinics.com. For online registration, select “Market” as “Jacksonville CYB Clinics,” and enter the password “playball”. Each child is required to RSVP and bring a signed clinic waiver form to the registration table on the day of the clinic.

Participants should wear athletic apparel and bring their own glove, water bottle, and bat if available. Cleats are not allowed on the field. Tennis shoes are acceptable. Family members are strongly encouraged to attend the entire clinic and park in lots around the Sports Complex. Clinic organizers recommend bringing a cooler with refreshments, as concessions may not be available. Immediately following the clinic, a snack will be provided for all participants. Additional information, including detailed location information and itineraries, are available upon completion of registration at baseball.youthsportsclinics.com.

Check-in will begin one hour prior to each clinic; check-in will occur at the Home Plate Gate of the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. For any questions, visit baseball.youthsportsclinics.com to view a list of FAQs or contact CYB Coordinator, Stephanie Villegas at (770) 337-3081 or svillegas@gmdealerprograms.com.

UP NEXT: The Jumbo Shrimp continue their series with Mobile at 5:00 p.m. Friday, when they resume Thursday’s suspended game in the fifth inning, with Mobile leading, 1-0. In the ensuing seven-inning contest, Jacksonville left-hander Mike Kickham (4-4) is scheduled to face BayBears right-hander Osmer Morales (3-2). Fans may visit any participating NAPA AutoCare Center to get a FREE general admission ticket for the games, which will be followed by NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks. The Jumbo Shrimp will wear red “Bold City” jerseys on Red Shirt Friday, and fans who wear red can save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate the $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for Miller Lite Happy Hour, presented in part by Wild Wing Café, with Miller Lite beer specials in the Craft Cave inside the third-base gate until 7:30 p.m. The Wheelhouse Chef’s Table will include a buffet in the suite-level lounge open to all fans for $12 per plate. The game is presented by Gator Country 99.9.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are beginning a new era of affordable family fun with the 2017 season presented by Community First Credit Union at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. With a new lineup of ticket and group options, there is a reason for everyone to get part of the action by calling the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visiting www.jaxshrimp.com.

Spikes Youth Baseball Clinic is this Saturday

Kids can learn baseball fundamentals from the pros at the Spikes Youth Baseball Clinic, presented by Penn State Health, this Saturday, July 1. The clinic is free with a ticket to Saturday night’s 7:05 p.m. Spikes game, and will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Spikes players will help kids sharpen their basic skills, including pitching, fielding and hitting, at the clinic. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., and participating kids will have the opportunity to get autographs from the players at the end of the clinic.

The Youth Baseball Clinic starts a jam-packed day at the ballpark, as the Spikes face the Auburn Doubledays at 7:05 p.m., on Youth Baseball Night, presented by Boyles Insurance. Plus, the first 250 kids ages 12 and under will get free ‘dippin dots thanks to Boyles Insurance.

It’s also a Scratch n’ Win Saturday, presented by P.J. Harrigan’s and WOWY 97.1. Every Spikes fans will be a winner as each fan receives a scratch-off card with a great prize or discount on it, including the grand prize of 2018 Season Tickets!

Tickets for Satuday’s game, as well as every game on the Spikes’ 2017 home slate, can be purchased by clicking here, by calling (814) 272-1711, or by visiting the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Ticket Office.

Information on all Spikes single-game, season and group ticket packages is available by clicking here.

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Learn from the Senators at the Senators 2017 Baseball Camp

The Harrisburg Senators baseball camp is your child’s opportunity to learn baseball from a professional coach or player. What better way to learn the finer points of baseball, the ins and outs, the fundamentals than from the very players you watch when you come to FNB Field?

The two-day camp dates are Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6. The camp is for kids aged 7 – 14 and will have instruction on hitting, running, pitching and fielding. The camp is divided into two groups, ages 7-9 and ages 10-14. The camp is four and a half hours of instruction over two days.

The instruction times both days is the same for both age groups. Ages 7-9 have instruction from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ages 10-14 have instruction from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch follows from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration Wednesday for ages 7-9 is 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. ages 10-14.

For a price of $85 each participant receives a baseball camp t-shirt, lunch each day, a ticket to the game on Thursday, and they get to take the field with the Senators before the game on Thursday. This is your youngster’s chance to play on FNB Field and hang out with players!

For more information, please contact Jessica Moyer or Josh Bleyer with the Senators at either 717-231-4444 or via email at jmoyer@senatorsbaseball.com or jbleyer@senatorsbaseball.com. Act now as the camp is just a week away and has limited spots remaining! You can sign your child up all the way up to and including registering them on Wednesday morning, July 5.

The Senators box office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available via telephone during the same hours as the box office hours. Tickets are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, online at www.senatorsbaseball.com. You can find the Senators on Facebook at facebook.com/senatorsbaseball or @hbgsenators on Twitter.

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PawSox to Refurbish Fairlawn Little League’s Deluca Field at Nathanael Greene Elementary

The PawSox and the City of Pawtucket will partner with Infielder Mike Miller and “More than a Game,” to refurbish Fairlawn Little League’s Deluca Field at Nathanael Greene Elementary next month. In addition to fixing up the baseball diamond, the club will present a free youth clinic on July 11, the day of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game.

“More Than a Game” is an organization that constructs fields, donates equipment, and presents clinics in various communities. Miller has worked extensively with the organization during off-seasons in his home state of California.

Led by Miller, PawSox players and More Than a Game staff members will fix up the field on Monday, July 10, then present a free youth baseball clinic at Deluca Field on Tuesday July 11 from 11 am-1 pm. Food and refreshments will be provided to participants in the clinic.

“We are so grateful for our partnership with the Pawtucket Red Sox, an organization that places a high emphasis on service to their community,” said Marshall Murray, CEO of More Than a Game. “We hope our combined resources will empower athletes to do more in Pawtucket and the surrounding region, and we look forward to an impactful collaboration.”

“We would like to see more children participate in Pawtucket’s Fairlawn Little League,” said Joe Bradlee, the PawSox’ Director of Communications & Community Relations. “As Rhode Island’s professional baseball team, we hope we can help ensure that this field is attractive, welcoming, and safe.”

“More Than a Game has given me a platform as a professional athlete to give my time and energy to communities that are underserved,” Miller said. “To be able to work with both MTAG and the PawSox, two amazing organizations, gives me an opportunity to reach out to many kids who share my passion of baseball and develop key relationships within those communities.”

“Thank you to Mike Miller, More Than a Game, the PawSox, and the players for their donation and for volunteering their time,” said Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “The clinic is a great opportunity for our kids to learn the great game of baseball from some of the best players in the league. We appreciate the PawSox for their commitment to the City and its youth organizations.”

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.