SL1 Mississippi Braves

U.S. Military All-Stars vs. Latin Stars at Trustmark Park

February 13, 2009 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Pearl, MS - The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce that the 20th annual "Red, White & Blue International Diplomacy Tour" will make a stop at Trustmark Park on June 20th, 2009. The Tour, which features an exhibition game between the U.S. Military All-Stars and the Latin Stars, is the largest, fastest growing, most successful and only joint armed forces baseball program in the world.

The tour visits over 40 states and six countries and provides the absolute finest patriotic atmosphere possible, while delivering highly competitive, exciting entertainment and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans.

The U.S. Military All-Stars team is comprised of members of all facets of the United States Armed Forces as well as first responders and the Intelligence Community. The team boasts players from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard.

The Latino Stars are professional players of Latino or Hispanic origin that travel the world competing in exhibitions against teams at all levels of baseball.

The "Red, White & Blue Tour" provides the only public event available today where Americans can demonstrate their support for our troops returning from one or more tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mississippi Braves General Manager Steve DeSalvo stated, "It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome the U.S. Military All-Stars and the Latin Stars to Trustmark Park. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the sacrifices made by the men and women in our armed forces as well as the growing Latino fan base in Central Mississippi."

Further details about the exhibition game will be released as it nears.

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