Mayor, Staff To Play In Softball Game In Fight Against Drugs

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Mayor Gavin Buckley and his staff members will be squaring off against the Drug-Free All Stars in a competitive yet friendly "celebrity" game of softball. The first pitch will be thrown out at 1 p.m. June 22 at "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center. Annapolis residents are invited to attend the special game and join in a variety of activities from noon to 4 p.m. at Truxtun Park.

“We’re only playing one game, but we’ll be regulars on the practice field, so I think the All Stars should be worried. Very worried,” said Mayor Buckley in a news release.

“We aren’t too worried,” said Newton Gentry, coach of the All Stars, in a press release. “We are looking forward to seeing the Mayors team out there!”

While the co-ed softball game will be a blast for families to watch, it is designed to increase awareness of the issues that stem from addiction and recovery. The event also will generate funding for the Recovery Awareness Foundation. According to the City of Annapolis, there will be a food truck, free food for kids, and a variety of youth activities including a free soccer clinic at 2 p.m.

The event is being sponsored by the Mayor’s Office, the City of Annapolis Department of Recreation and Parks, Premiere Planning Group Wealth Management, Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs, Signature Teamwear, and the Annapolis Children’s Theater.