Beijing Shougang Eagles to be Featured at Babe Ruth Softball World Series
May 8, 2019 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Beijing Shougang Eagles News Release
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Beijing Shougang Eagles will take two regular season games on the road this summer as a two-night feature at the 2019 Babe Ruth Softball World Series' featuring the age divisions of 8U, 10U, and 12U.
The games will take place July 27 and 28 at 6:30 pm each night at Halpatiokee Regional Park, and will feature the Eagles and the league's four-time Cowles Cup Champions, Chicago Bandits. The National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) regular season action surrounds the Beach Blast event created by Babe Ruth to accompany their Softball World Series competition.
The Beijing Shougang Eagles take the field for their third season of professional softball in the NPF in 2019. The team roster consists mostly of players that will also represent the Chinese Softball Association in the WBSC Asia Oceania Olympic Qualifier hosted in Shanghai this September.
The team is based out of Daytona Beach, FL, sharing their home facility of Jackie Robinson Ballpark with the Cincinnati Reds affiliate, Daytona Tortugas.
"We are so pleased and excited to be able to expose professional softball to the Babe Ruth World Series participants this season," commented Yang Liu, General Manager of the Beijing Shougang Eagles. "We believe in the continued growth, globally, for softball at all levels, and appreciate the international inclusion of Babe Ruth Softball."
Babe Ruth, celebrating its 35th season in 2019, has welcomed international competition in the last few years, with the goal of establishing an international market in youth softball. Babe Ruth Softball is offered throughout the United States and Canada. Local leagues are independent within the guidelines provided by Babe Ruth League, Inc. and operate with simplicity and autonomy.
"Babe Ruth League is proud to partner with National Pro Fastpitch to broaden exposure and promote the positive aspects of the game of softball," stated Steven Tellefsen, President/CEO of Babe Ruth League, Inc. "To have two of the best teams in the world help us celebrate the history of Babe Ruth Softball is incredible. I am confident that interaction with the NPF athletes will provide inspiration to our young participants, and the Beach Blast Series will be an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance."
The Beijing Shougang Eagles will open 2019 league action and their 46 game NPF regular season schedule, at home at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on May 28th when they host the Canadian Wild of Southern Illinois. The comprehensive league schedule of 134 games will conclude on August 11.
All games throughout the season are live streamed in the United States on Flo Softball and throughout the world on NPFTV. Fans can follow the action all season long through live streaming or live stats, which can be found on the league website at www.profastpitch.com.
Follow the Beijing Shougang Eagles on social media - @ShougangEagles on Instagram and Twitter.
Tickets for the Beijing Shougang Eagles and the Daytona Tortugas are currently available and can be purchased online at www.daytonatortugas.com, or by calling the Tortugas' Ticket Office at (386) 257-3172.
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