Del Ray Vs. Old Town: Neighborhood Rivalry Reignited In Softball Game

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Neighborhood pride comes into play as the Del Ray vs. Old Town Softball Game returns for a fifth year.

The annual game is a friendly competition between the neighborhoods at Eugene Simpson Park, 426 E. Monroe Avenue. On Thursday, May 25. Del Ray and Old Town will look to take a lead in the series, as it's currently tied 2-2.

No matter which neighborhood comes out on top, the true winner is the Alexandria Little League. The softball game is a fundraiser for the little league, which has a mission of teaching children "good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority" through its sports programs. A gift basket of gift cards to Del Ray businesses totaling $1,000 or more will be raffled off to benefit the Alexandria Little League.

The softball game will start with a first pitch by Mayor Justin Wilson at 6 p.m. Team Del Ray, led by Coach Bill Blackburn of the Homegrown Restaurant Group, will seek to defend the John Porter Cup after winning last year. They'll face a challenge from Team Old Town, led by Trea Lamond of Chadwicks.

Attendees should plan to bring chairs due to bleacher space being limited.

The event is sponsored by Port City Brewing Company, Simpson Real Estate and Yates Service. Details about a pre-game happy hour will be shared closer to the event.