Easton’s Wegman battles back from injury, Reebok in pursuit.
St. Petersburg FL – May 26, 2013 – If this is playing hurt, beware a healthy Brain Wegman. Nursing a sore shoulder, “Wegs” managed to blast out 12 big points to lead the show at the Trop.
Reebok’s Dustin Roberts was close behind with 10, putting on a hitting clinic with his Reebok Barrage bat. Easton’s Brett “The Hitman” Helmer knocked out 10 and Scott Kirby sent out 9 Evil softball souvenirs deep into the yard. Many of the Long Haul Bombers had a chance to hang out with some of the New York Yankee’s, who came out to watch the pre-game show. Injured Yankee outfielder Curtis Granderson – he knows the long ball, “These guy would be tough to pitch to, it’s clear they can slam a softball.”
Final Standings from Round 3 at Tropicana Field
Brian Wegman, Easton: 12 points
Dustin Roberts, Suncoast Reebok: 10 points
Team Easton, Brett Helmer: 10 points
Scott Kirby, Easton: 9 points
Chris Greinert, Suncoast Reebok: 8 points
Jason Baxter, Suncoast Reebok: 8 points
Adam Rockoff, DeMarini: 5 points.
The next show is Friday, June 14, after the Texas Rangers game at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
The Long Haul Bombers are a collection of the world’s greatest softball homer run hitters. They stage one of kind home run derbies at Major League ball parks across North America. Each Bomber gets 15 swings, each home run is worth one point, except the last pitch, known as the money ball, worth 2 points and can be the tie-breaker. Six Long Haul Bombers qualify for the finals of the Stadium Power Tour, scheduled for Sunday, Friday night August 23 in St. Paul at Midway Stadium, home of the St. Paul Saints.
The Stadium Power Tour features the top sporting brands in the world: DeMarini, Easton, Miken, BP Athletics, Evil Sports and Suncoast Reebok.
Fans can follow the Bombers on the national TV show, “Softball 360”, available on more than 93 million households on TV stations and cable networks across North America.
“Softball 360” also covers the grass roots of softball, including WSL tournaments across North America. www.worldsoftballeague.com It all happens at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach Florida.www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
The Long Haul Bombers are sponsored by Long Haul Trucking, running on the power of promises kept. www.longhaultrucking.com