Pregame softball match of Davenport and Rock Island will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 11, 2015) - The annual Battle of the Badges charity softball game is set to be played at Modern Woodmen Park Sunday, July 19, before the River Bandits' 5:15 p.m. game. Tickets for the 3:00 p.m. game featuring the Davenport Police and Fire Departments against the Rock Island Police and Fire Departments will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Fans may purchase tickets by contacting Firefighter Humphrey at Humphrey.Blake@rigov.org. The tickets include admission for both the Battle of the Badges game and the River Bandits' 5:15 p.m. game with Cedar Rapids - a preview of the Midwest League first-round playoff series set for Sept. 9-11. The ticket proceeds for the Battle of the Badges game July 19 will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
"The Battle of the Badges is a unique opportunity to celebrate the Quad Cities and benefit a great cause," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "We look forward to hosting fans for this bi-state matchup and a Midwest League playoff series preview as part of another memorable day at Modern Woodmen Park."
For more information about the Battle of the Badges, contact Firefighter Humphrey at Humphrey.Blake@rigov.org or River Bandits Director of Community Relations and Merchandise Denise Clark at 563-333-2736 or denise@riverbandits.com.
