Cutters 5K Run to benefit CDC

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The Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with the Children’s Development Center, will be holding the 3rd Annual Cutters 5K Run, presented by The Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, on Saturday, June 29th   at Historic Bowman Field.

The race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9am with registration open at 8am. The course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with the finish line on the field.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Children’s Development Center of Williamsport. Since 1923, the CDC has been providing services to children with special needs from birth to 21 years of age. Last year’s inaugural event attracted over 200 participants while raising $15,000 for the CDC.

“Since the affiliation between Hope Enterprises and the Children’s Development Center was finalized on last year, both organizations have been working together to enhance the service options for children and their families in our area. Having the support of our community with events such as the Cutters 5K Run, allows us to be better prepared to meet the needs of those to be served” according to Hope Enterprises President, Jim Campbell.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in seven male and female age categories. In addition to the prize awards, the top male and female finisher will throw out ceremonial first pitches at the Williamsport Crosscutters game that evening. Prizes will also be awarded to the top three male and female walkers.

“We are proud to partner with the CDC on this event. It just keeps growing every year”, said Cutters Vice-President of Marketing Gabe Sinicropi. “We expect to raise over $10,000 for the CDC with this event.”

Registration is $15 in advance and $20 on race day. All participants receive a race t-shirt (while supplies last), and a ticket to the June 29th Crosscutters vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers game at 7:05pm. Registration forms and more information are available online at crosscutters.com, at the Crosscutters offices at Bowman Field or the CDC offices located at 625 W. Edwin St.   Sponsorships of the event are also still available.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Williamsport Crosscutters. Click here to view the original story.

Augusta Green Jackets and Fifth Third Bank Team Up to ‘Strikeout Hunger’

Free Ticket With Non-Perishable Food Donation

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta GreenJackets are teaming up with Fifth Third Bank to help “Strikeout Hunger” in the month of May. Starting on May 1, all three Augusta Fifth Third Bank locations will have donation cans to collect nonperishable food items for Golden Harvest Food Bank.

Every person who donates a food item from May 1 to May 18 at a local Fifth Third Bank will receive a free general admission ticket to watch the GreenJackets face the Savannah Sand Gnats on Sunday, May 19.

There will also be food donation cans at Lake Olmstead Stadium during select home games. The first collection dates at Lake Olmstead Stadium will be Friday, May 3 and Saturday May 4 followed by another round of collections on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.

Prior to the start of the game on May 19, Fifth Third Bank and the GreenJackets will make an official on-field donation to Golden Harvest Food Bank with all food items collected throughout the drive.

Those interested in pitching in to help “Strikeout Hunger” can donate food items at Fifth Third Banks located at 3007 Pine Needle Rd., 404 S. Belair Rd., or 2756 Peach Orchard Rd.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Augusta GreenJackets. Click here to view the original story.

Captains Charities Baseball Classic is May 3 and 11

(Eastlake, OH) – The Lake County Captains, the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, has announced the line-up for the ninth Annual News-Herald Captains Charities High School Baseball Classic for 2013. Eight local teams will be featured in four games over two days at Classic Park. The event raises funds for Captains Charities, the non-profit charitable arm of the Lake County Captains organization, as well as the participating schools.

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 11. On May 3, the Madison Blue Streaks will play the Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Lions beginning at 4 PM, followed by the nightcap featuring the Willoughby South Rebels and the Eastlake North Rangers

On May 11, the Painesville Riverside Beavers will take on the Mayfield Wildcats at 1PM and the Painesville Harvey Red Raiders will play the Gilmour Lancers at 4PM.

Tickets for the event will be just $6 each and will be available for purchase at each of the participating schools, on the Captains web site at www.captainsbaseball.com, in person through the Captains Ticket Office during normal business hours, or by calling 440-954-WINS (9467). Daily tickets are goods for both games that day.

Individual game tickets for all Captains home games, may be purchased at the Captains official website www.CaptainsBaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lake County Captains. Click here to view the original story.

Second Annual Golf Tournament set for June 5

Golf with Grizzlies players and coaches, help support the Grizzlies Community Fund

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FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Grizzlies will host their second annual golf outing on Wednesday, June 5th at Copper River Country Club. The event, presented by Jani-King International Inc., will benefit the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund (GCF). This is a chance for golfers to play alongside select Grizzlies players and coaches and benefit a worthwhile cause. The field is limited to 144 golfers and there are a limited number of Fresno Grizzlies players and coaches participating, so it is recommended interested golfers register early.

The second annual Fresno Grizzlies Golf Tournament will have a 12:30 pm shotgun start, with lunch provided before the tournament begins. Registration includes a bucket of range balls, team photo, sponsored giveaway items, free beverages provided at five different holes, and a post-tournament mixer with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Golf attire is required. Check-in is at 10:30 am on the day of the tournament.

Registration options include:

  • Individual Player Registration – $150
    • Single player green fees & cart
  • Foursome Pack – $600
    • One team of four golfers
    • Two Grizzlies ticket vouchers per player
  • Grizzlies Team Pack – $800
    • One team of four golfers
    • Hole Sponsor
    • Four Grizzlies ticket vouchers per player
  • Grizzlies Gold Pack – $2,500
    • Two teams of four golfers
    • Hole Sponsor
    • Four The CRU Club game tickets per player
  • Grizzlies Platinum Pack – $3,000
    • Three teams of four golfers
    • Hole Sponsor
    • $250 in Pro Shop Credit
    • One Luxury Suite night for a 2013 home game (1 per group)
  • Grizzlies Diamond Pack – $3,500
    • One team of three golfers teamed with a Fresno Grizzlies player or coach
    • Hole Sponsor
    • $350 in Pro Shop Credit
    • One Owner’s Suite night for a 2013 home game (1 per group)

Golfers can enjoy a round with friends, co-workers, and business associates while supporting the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund manages several community programs, including Wild About Reading, Farm Grown, and Junior Grizzlies. The Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund impacts many lives throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley through its own programs or by partnering with other local organizations. For example, Wild About Reading enrolled 101,000 Central Valley students in 2013, challenging each student to read 10 books over five books with two free tickets to a Grizzlies game as an incentive.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, such as tee box sponsor, green sponsor, longest drive, closet to the pin, and more. To register or seek more information, please contact Jerry James or Whitney Campbell of the Fresno Grizzlies front office at (559) 320-HITS.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Fresno Grizzlies. Click here to view the original story.

Adopt-a-Field Program Returns

Four Area Little League Fields to Receive Much-Needed Help

Moosic, Pa. – When the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre baseball franchise spent 2012 on the road, it still had its home at heart. The team christened a program that focused on rejuvenating area Little League fields. Even though the now-RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) have a home of their own in the beautifully reconstructed PNC Field, the Adopt-a-Field Program is back and better than ever.

What began with two teams getting the annual makeover, one each from Lackawanna County and Luzerne County, has blossomed into a four-team program in 2013. A Facebook contest chose the four lucky recipients. It gets underway Wednesday, May 1 when Scranton’s Marvine Dutch Gap Little League gets some love for its field. On June 3, the attention shifts to the Avoca/Dupont Little League. Come June 14, the RailRiders will adopt the South Scranton Little League field before closing things out on June 27 at Staback Park in Archbald.

“Let’s spread the wealth a bit and bring the beauty of the new PNC Field to the Little League fields right here in our communities,” said RailRiders team president/GM Rob Crain. “I love this program. We as a franchise are committed to doing what we can for our neighbors and this is one of the most fun and directly impactful efforts we can provide.”

The program provides an individualized evaluation and athletic field maintenance clinic to the chosen leagues. More than the initial facelift the RailRiders’ raw manpower provides, the teams will be taught how to keep up that same professional-level look for years to come. Last season, Moosic Little League and Kingston/Forty Fort Little League were the benefactors of the program’s launch.

“This is a great opportunity to provide those maintaining local Little League fields with the knowledge needed to maintain a safe and beautiful playing surface,” said the team’s director of field operations, Steve Horne. “Many leagues don’t have the tools, manpower or guidance needed to keep their fields in good shape. Hopefully, after our crew comes in to help get them started, we can develop a plan that will benefit the leagues and their players for years to come.”

The makeover will get underway at 8 a.m. on each date listed above and will run until around 5 p.m. Media members and fans are invited to document and watch the progress throughout the day. Below are the addresses of the four sites:

Marvine Dutch Gap, 170 Wells, Scranton 18508

Avoca/Dupont, Mill & Commerce Streets, Avoca 18641

South Scranton, 430 Meadow Ave., Scranton 18505

Staback Park, Eynon Jermyn Rd., Archbald 18403

The RailRiders are in the midst of a nine-day, eight-game road trip before returning home for an eight-game homestand on Monday, May 6. It starts with the first of four against the Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburgh Pirates) at 6:35 p.m. Fans will be able to dine on just a few dimes with dollar hot dogs all night long at PNC Field. Great ticket packages, group deals and single-game tickets are available. With no upper deck at PNC Field anymore, every seat in the ballpark provides the supreme views and intimacy that make minor league baseball so special at incredibly affordable prices. For more information, please visit the team’s official website, www.swbrailriders.com, or call 570-969-BALL (2255).

– SWB RailRiders – All Aboard! –

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Safe Kids Upstate Day is Sunday

First 300 kids through the gates receive a complimentary bike helmet

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Safe Kids Upstate is an organization whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. Led by the Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System, Safe Kids Upstate and its Safety Patrol members will be celebrated Sunday at Fluor Field.

Prior to the game members of Safety Patrol from across the Upstate will participate in a “Parade of Champions” around the Fluor Field warning track.

Safe Kids Upstate will also be providing complimentary bike helmets to the first 300 children through the gates at the ballpark. Each child receiving a helmet will be properly fitted for one their size.

First pitch for Sunday is set for 4:05 PM, with gates to Fluor Field opening at 3 PM. To purchase tickets visit the Fluor Field Box Office, call charge-by-phone at (864) 240-4528, or by logging onto GreenvilleDrive.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Greenville Drive1. Click here to view the original story.

Mets Hosting Community Night at Tradition Field on April 26

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA- The St. Lucie Mets have announced they will be holding Community Night at Tradition Field on the final Friday home game of each month during the Florida State League season.

The first Community Night at Tradition Field will be held on Friday, April 26 as fans can pick up free tickets while supplies last at local businesses.

The Mets host the Bradenton Marauders on at 6:30 p.m. and the gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Fans can pick up free tickets for Friday’s game while supplies last from St. Lucie Mets Community Night sponsors in Port St. Lucie, which include American Stor-All Storage, Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry, BB&T, Children’s Services Council, Edward Jones, IBM/PGA Credit Union, Lee Plastic Surgery, Lumber Liquidators, Premier Wellness, and Sam’s Club.

Community Nights will also be held on May 24, June 28, July 19, and August 16.

For more information, visit stluciemets.com
This article originally appeared on the official website of the St. Lucie Mets. Click here to view the original story.

MBF Announces 2013 Grant Recipients

Grant program exceeds $100,000 for sixth consecutive year

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MIDLAND, Mich. – The Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF) is pleased to announce its 2013 grant class, which includes 30 organizations from nine counties in Mid-Michigan. The 2013 class received a total of $105,079, making it the sixth consecutive year that the grant total exceeded $100,000. In its six years of existence, the MBF grant program has awarded a total of $622,459 to non-profits of Mid-Michigan.

The Foundation began its sixth annual grant process in November 2012 and solicited grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout the region. All applicants were required to meet one or more of the following guidelines, which reflected the purposes for which the Michigan Baseball Foundation was organized:

  • The organization contributes to regional economic development.
  • The organization is based in Mid-Michigan and serves young people.
  • The organization promotes amateur sports and fitness

This year’s Michigan Baseball Foundation grants committee was chaired by Jenee Velasquez. Committee members included Bill Stavropoulos, Paul Barbeau, Ann Craig, Mike Hayes, Susan Kaltenbach, Scott Litle, Dom Monastiere, Abbe Mulders and Emily Schafer – a combination of members of the Michigan Baseball Foundation board of directors and the Loons management team.

Grant applications for the 2014 grant session are currently available and will be accepted until February 14, 2014. For more information, contact Emily Schafer at 989.837.6137 or at eschafer@loons.com.

Note: Please see attached documents for a complete listing of organizations receiving MBF grants and a 2014 grant application.

The Michigan Baseball Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and public charity, which was formed in 2006 to generate regional economic development and to enhance the efforts of regional organizations that serve young people through creative partnerships and grants. The Michigan Baseball Foundation owns and operates Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons, a Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Foundation received its initial funding from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, The Dow Corning Corporation, The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation and The Bill and Linda Stavropoulos Foundation.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Great Lakes Loons. Click here to view the original story.

Tides to renovate Shore Little League Wednesday

The Norfolk Tides organization will be renovating the Shore Little League field in Northampton County on Wednesday, April 24. Shore Little League was a participant in the 2012 Field Renovation Contest, with the Eastern Shore community garnering over 2,700 votes for the field.
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Members of the Tides front office staff, including head groundskeeper Kenny Magner, will take part in the field makeover, which will include an upgrade to the playing surface and an improvement to existing dugouts. The staff will spend 9 am – 4 pm Wednesday working on the field.

“We were extremely impressed by the number of votes Shore Little League field received in our inaugural Field Renovation Contest last year” said Tides General Manager Joe Gregory. “The outpouring of support the small community received was overwhelming, and we are very happy to do our part in helping city of Nassawadox have a field their children can be proud to call their own.”

Shore Little League, which is the only chartered league in the county of Northampton, is the fifth youth field the Tides have renovated since the beginning of 2012. The Tides helped to renovate three fields in 2012 – Ocean View Little League (Norfolk), Smithfield Recreation Association (Smithfield) and Bennett’s Creek Little League (Suffolk) – before renovating the Phoebus Little League field in Hampton last week.

The project is possible because of the Youth Baseball Fund, a program established by the Tides in 1990 as a way to raise money for youth baseball and softball programs in Hampton Roads. In addition to assisting with field renovations, the Youth Baseball Fund also helps local teams and leagues with travel expenses.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Norfolk Tides. Click here to view the original story.

Donate to the Fifth Third Bank Food Drive!

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Make plans to bring cans of food and other non-perishables during the Fifth Third Bank Food Drive, taking place Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5. Collection boxes will be readily available at all ballpark entrances. The donated food will be distributed locally to the Cherry Street Mission.

Fifth Third chose the food drive as this year’s national service project in honor of Fifth Third Day which occurs annually on May 3. For the second year in a row, Fifth Third Day celebrations will be dedicated to fighting hunger across the Fifth Third Bank footprint. Each of the 48 Fifth Third Bank locations in the Toledo Region will also be focused on “Feeding Our Communities,” by collecting non-perishable food items in the banking centers. The goal of Fifth Third is to provide at least 155,000 meals throughout all the regions served in honor of Fifth Third’s 155th anniversary.

Fans attending the Mud Hens home games on Thursday through Sunday of this week (May 2 – 5, 2013) are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the ballpark. Boxes will be readily available at all entrances and donations will remain in the local community.

Suggested non-perishable food donations include: Peanut butter, pancake mixes and syrup, canned fruits, pastas, canned vegetables, powdered milk, cereals, spaghetti sauce, instant potatoes, soups, Jell-O and pudding.

For 65 years, Cherry Street Mission Ministries has served the homeless and poor. Today, in addition to meeting people’s critical basic needs, Cherry Street empowers them to break the bonds of homelessness and poverty and build new lives for themselves.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toledo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

Express Announces Relief Initiatives to Assist Victims of West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

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ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express announced Friday their plans to aid in relief the victims of the devastating fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas on Wednesday.

During the entire four-game series against the New Orleans Zephyrs starting on Saturday, fans can donate items for the victims and residents of West. Items will be collected outside of Dell Diamond near the home plate entrance starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Donations will be accepted up until 30 minutes after the scheduled first pitch.

The following items are currently needed the most: personal hygiene items and toiletries, phone chargers, pillows, baby care items (diapers, wipes, baby food, etc.), non-perishable food items, new socks and underwear, bottled water, bedding, and pet food and supplies.

To thank fans for their donations, the Express will provide them with a pair of general admission tickets to that night’s game. If tickets have already been purchased for that game, they will receive a Be Our Guest pass, good for two reserved seats to a future game, Sunday – Thursday.

The Express will deliver all donations to West, Texas following the homestand.

A moment of silence will be observed for the victims of the tragic explosion before the start of the game on Saturday.

For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Round Rock Express. Click here to view the original story.

Cutters announce new Charitable Tuesdays program

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The Williamsport Crosscutters are proud to announce Charitable Tuesdays as a brand new community effort for the 2013 season.

The Crosscutters will be recognizing local charities and non-profit organizations at every Tuesday home game this season.  The program will give one organization per Tuesday game the opportunity to have a presence at Historic Bowman Field for the purpose of educating Cutters’ fans about their organization.

The organization of the game will have space in the concourse of Historic Bowman Field to display and distribute promotional literature and materials.  Selling or collecting monetary donations of any kind is not permitted.

In addition, each organization will receive the following to promote themselves during the game:

  • On-field, pre-game interview to talk about the organization
  • Ceremonial 1st Pitch by a representative of the organization
  • In-game interview live on the Cutters’ radio broadcast
  • (4) reserved box seat tickets to the game

Interested organizations can register to participate in the Charitable Tuesdays program by contacting Sarah Budd at (570)326-3389 or by email at sarah@crosscutters.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Williamsport Crosscutters. Click here to view the original story.

Cardinals and Ashley Furniture HomeStore launch Salute to Military Program

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Springfield, MO – The Springfield Cardinals, Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, are proud to partner with Ashley Furniture HomeStore to launch the Salute to Military Program, recognizing military personnel for their service throughout the 2013 season.

The Salute to Military Program will shine the spotlight on military personnel who have demonstrated outstanding military and community service and support for other veterans.  Active and retired personnel must be nominated for the Salute to Military Program.  One active or retired military member per game will then be selected to receive four tickets in the front row next to the home dugout and take part in an in-game recognition of their service, courtesy of Ashley Furniture HomeStore.

To nominate an active or retired member of the military for the Cardinals and Ashley Furniture HomeStore Salute to Military Program, please fill out a nomination form and submit it to the Cardinals by mail (955 E. Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65802), fax (417-863-0388), or at home games.  Nomination forms may also be picked up at Ashley Furniture HomeStore or emailed to Coordinator of Fan Interaction Faith Lorhan at florhan@cardinals.com.

Click here to download a Salute to Military Nomination Form.

The Hammons Field Home Opener is just two days away on Thursday, April 11, and will feature the Great Southern Bank Magnet Schedule Giveaway (5,000 fans), the AM Pyrotechnics Fireworks Kick-Off Show and will be a Johnsonville “Buck a Brat” Night with bratwursts for just a buck!  First Pitch is 7:09 p.m. against Corpus Christi with gates opening at 6:09 p.m.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, ordering the new Friday, Saturday, and Promo Items Packs (only 100 available), the custom-designed Championship Packs (only 100 available) or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here for more information on Cardinals Ticket Options.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Springfield Cardinals. Click here to view the original story.

First Race to Home 5K raises over $5K for Bandit Scholars

More than 300 participants get unique experience of finishing at home plate of Modern Woodmen Park

(Sean Flynn Photography)
(Sean Flynn Photography)

More than 300 runners and walkers competed in the first-ever Bandits Race to Home 5K and Fun Run presented by Palmer Chiropractic Clinics on Saturday morning, helping raise more than $5,000 towards the Bandit Scholars Program.

All proceeds benefit the Bandit Scholars Program, which annually awards the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship and the Bandit Scholarship. Each scholarship pays the entire first-year college tuition for two Quad Cities-area students.

“All of the participants, volunteers, staff and spectators made the first Bandits Race to Home 5K a memorable and unique community event and a great way to kick off another fun-filled season at Modern Woodmen Park,” said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. “We want to thank the people of the Quad Cities for their outstanding participation and support of the Bandit Scholars Program, and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ballpark for Thursday’s home opener.”

The fastest male and female finishers in each of the 10 age groups – 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 & older – were awarded trophies courtesy of Crown Trophy, while the second and third place finishers received medals.  Additionally, the top three male and female runners were awarded with trophies.

Below is a full list of the winners in their respective age group.

Male 1st Place  Time 2nd Place Time 3rd Place Time

Overall

 Jerry Lack (East Moline, IL) 18:01 Chris Rubel (Bettendorf, IA) 18:26 Heath Nichols 19:22

19 & U

 Tyler Brewster (Bettendorf, IA) 20:18 Spencer Feldman (Atalissa, IA) 22:53 Seth West (Orion, IL) 23:05

20-24

 Michael Henrekin (Tampico, IL) 23:12 Gradeigh De La Rosa 25:01 Kevin Weis (Davenport, IA) 25:41

25-29

 Josh Hendrix (Davenport, IA) 20:54 Jacob Clark (Davenport, IA) 20:58 Tyler Drury (Davenport, IA) 22:21

30-34

 Josh Berka (Iowa City, IA) 21:47 Dan Bailey (Davenport, IA) 25:32 Mitch Driscoll (Taylor Ridge, IL) 26:18

35-39

 Billy Butler (Moline, IL) 20:47 Joel Abrams (Ely, IA) 23:23 David Krogman (Muscatine, IA) 24:26

40-44

 Brad Palmer (Davenport, IA) 23:29 Johnny Hawkins (Rock Island, IL) 24:06 Logan Lee (Coal Valley, IL) 24:10

45-49

 Marvin McMeekan (Milan, IL) 20:04 Rob Woodall (Bettendorf, IA) 24:27 Scott Carlson (Davenport, IA) 24:28

50-54

 Scott Caldwell (Moline, IL) 20:09 Kevin Kurrle (Macomb, IL) 20:57 Daryl Jeffers (Rock Island, IL) 24:48

55-59

 William Heller (Davenport, IA) 24:54 Steve Vipond (Aledo, IL) 26:13 Tom Schuetz (Bettendorf, IA) 27:00

60+

 Mark Cook (Hampton, IL) 22:03 Gary Nelson (Leclaire, IA) 25:05 Gary McCormick (Coal Valley, IL) 27:12

 

Female 1st Place  Time 2nd Place Time 3rd Place Time

Overall

 Cathy Lack (East Moline, IL) 22:00 Cassidy Foltz (Prophetstown, IL) 22:18 Amanda Brown (Davenport, IA) 23:06

19 & U

 Franki Crites (Davenport, IA) 23:18 Kaitlyn Powell (Blue Grass, IA) 25:25 Aaliyah Lopez (Davenport, IA) 31:55

20-24

 Sabrina Dejong (Hampton, MO) 23:39 Hilary Wellman (Davenport, IA) 23:39 Brittany Lichty (Davenport, IA) 25:55

25-29

 Christie Webber (Bettendorf, IA) 24:11 Lori Blocker (Davenport, IA) 25:48 Brittany Howe (Taylor Ridge, IL) 26:17

30-34

 Jill Rubel 23:16 Adriana Aldape (Davenport, IA) 23:33 Nicole Bussard (Coal Valley, IL) 25:53

35-39

 Nicole Callahan (Moline, IL) 24:11 Heidi Woodford (Dewitt, IA) 26:05 Tonya Wisor (Davenport, IA) 26:15

40-44

 Beth Markovich (Bettendorf, IA) 25:17 Julie Jennings (McCausland, IA) 26:06 Michelle Koops (Davenport, IA) 28:58

45-49

 Kari Koster (Geneseo, IL) 23:50 Penny Jagers (Bettendorf, IA) 25:04 Georgene Zust (Bettendorf, IA) 28:05

50-54

 Bridget Stengel (Moline, IL) 27:20 Ann Morland (Galesburg, IL) 27:43 Ann Faulhaber (Davenport, IA) 31:09

55-59

 Kathy Mackie (Dewitt, IA) 28:21 Jolene Vipond (Aledo, IL) 29:55 Linda Lanman (Davenport, IA) 38:56

60+

 Marianne Schroeder (Bettendorf, IA) 28:35 Margie Schaefer (Moline, IL) 34:44 Floria Moore (East Moline, IL) 39:12

The Bandits Race to Home 5K began on River Drive and Western Avenue in downtown Davenport, Iowa, crossed the Centennial Bridge to Rock Island, Ill., headed over to the Rock Island Arsenal, then back across the Arsenal Bridge before finishing at home plate in Modern Woodmen Park.

The Fun Run featured young contestants racing the River Bandits’ mascot Rascal from outside the left field wall of the stadium and finishing just inside the gate of Modern Woodmen Park.  Each contestant was awarded a Fun Run ribbon to commemorate his or her victory over Rascal.

Additional sponsors for the Bandits Race to Home 5K and Fun Run were Western Illinois University (Quad Cities campus), ECS, McDonald’s and Hy-Vee.

UP NEXT: The 2013 home opener at Modern Woodmen Park is Thursday, April 11.Tickets for the 2013 season are now on sale! Call 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com. It’s not too late lock in your season ticket plan for the 2013 season! Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today at 563-324-3000 to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits will make one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is scheduled to open in early June, along with two new zip lines, a carousel, a Frog Hopper, new bounce houses and many other fun attractions. The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans will see last year’s No. 1 overall draft pick, Carlos Correa. The Astros will also make the very first selection in the major league draft this June and could have another top pick end up in the Quad Cities. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, this season will be one every fan will not want to miss!
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Quad Cities River Bandits. Click here to view the original story.

E-Z-GO, GreenJackets Recognize Local Military Members

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Even in their 25th year of baseball, the Augusta GreenJackets are continuing some of their greatest traditions. The GreenJackets are teaming up with E-Z-GO once again to bring back their Salute Our Soldiers program for the 2013 season.

“E-Z-GO is excited to partner again with the Augusta GreenJackets to honor our local military families for the sacrifices they make to preserve our freedom,” E-Z-GO President Kevin Holleran said.  “We hope that this program, in some small way, helps ease the burden that our service members, veterans and their families bear in our nation’s time of need.”

Salute Our Soldiers is a program designed to recognize local military members and their families, while thanking them for all the sacrifices they make for our nation. At all 70 home games, E-Z-GO and the GreenJackets will select a local military family to honor. That family will receive free box seats, food vouchers and a gift certificate to use in the gift shop.

In the middle of the fifth inning, the selected military member and family will be recognized by the crowd for their dedication to protecting and serving our nation.

“In 2012, E-Z-GO really helped Salute Our Soldiers be a great way to show our appreciation for local military members and their families,” Augusta GreenJackets general manager Bob Flannery said. “We’re all excited to provide local military members with a fun night at Lake Olmstead Stadium.”

E-Z-GO and the GreenJackets will work with local military officials and service organizations to identify participating families. For more information on Salute Our Soliders or to nominate a military member or family, contact Katie Agostin at (706) 736-7889 or email her at kagostin@greenjacketsbaseball.com.

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