FLOWER MOUND — The fifth
annual Battle for the Diamond softball game is scheduled
for Saturday, September 20. Pregame activities begin at
5:00 p.m. and the first pitch is at 6:00 p.m. This game
between the Flower Mound Police Department and the Flower
Mound Fire Department will take place at Gerault Park located
at 1000 Gerault Road in Flower Mound.
The first pitch will be thrown out by Officer Kevin Schmidt
of the Flower Mound Police Department. Officer Schmidt is
a nine-year veteran of the police department who received
near fatal injuries while on traffic patrol July 25, 2007
when his motorcycle collided with a car.
Retired major league pitcher John Wetteland (Rangers 1997-2000,
NY Yankees 1995-1996, MVP 1996 World Series with 4 saves,
Montreal 1992-1994, LA Dodgers 1989-1991) will be available
to sign autographs and visit with fans.
Displays of fire and police equipment will be set up in
the parking lot for the fans and gate prizes will be awarded
between innings. Tickets to the game are $5.00 for ages
6 and over (5 and under are free). For purchase information,
go online. Tickets will also available at the gate on game
day. Concessions will be available at the park as well.
This community event is sponsored by the Flower Mound Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association along with area businesses.
Proceeds will benefit the Flower Mound police and fire departments
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