Two regional Victorian baseball teams will come together on Saturday 12 March 2022 to help raise awareness for mental health.
The Wangaratta Rangers (North Eastern Baseball Association) and the Strathfieldsaye Dodgers (Bendigo Baseball Association) will be in action for the second annual Beyond Blue Country Baseball Cup.
After a former player of both clubs passed away two years ago, the match become an opportunity to recognise the importance of mental health. The Rangers took out bragging rights with a convincing win last year, so the Dodgers will be keen to regain the cup this time around.
The day starts out at 10am at Rangers home ground (Targoora Park on Wangaratta \Whitfield Rd) with both clubs warming up before the Country Cup game commences at 11am for a 9 innings game. The Country Cup will be presented to the winning team at the conclusion of the game.
The action is not limited to the diamond as there will be a BBQ on the day in addition to an online auction run by the Strathy Dodgers, with all profits going to Beyond Blue. Some of the items up for auction include a Boston Red Sox jersey, a Cleveland Indians Cap and DVD package, and a San Francisco New Era Cap and Rawlings glove.
The auction is currently open and concludes at 8pm on Saturday 12 March - click HERE to learn more.