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Softball 360 Show 5 2013

Long Haul Bombers Texas Preview, a look what to expect at the Busch Pepsi Classic in Little Rock, AR, Brett Helmer Profile and the Long Haul Bombers at Texas.

Long Haul Bombers to visit Citi Field

Team Easton vs Team Reebok!

Purchase your Group Tickets HERE

Sit together with teammates and friends in Citi Field’s Big Apple seats.

This discounted ticket offer is available for all All Out Sports followers and ABA players. Price includes game ticket + beer voucher.

The Softball Home Run Derby will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Winner of the local Home Run Qualifier on Saturday, July 6th at Jones Beach will hit with the Bombers on the field!

ESPN set to televise the General Tire World Cup of Softball VIII, Border Battle V, and Slow Pitch Showdown

OKLAHOMA CITY — Beginning July 11, the General Tire World Cup of Softball will be telecast around the world across ESPN networks. . Five women’s fast pitch games and two men’s slow pitch games, including the annual Border Battle matchup between USA and Canada and the second annual Slow Pitch Showdown between the USA Men’s National Team and USA Men’s Futures Team, will air on either ESPN or ESPN2.

“We couldn’t be more happy to have the General Tire World Cup of Softball as well as the Border Battle and Slow Pitch Showdown returning to Oklahoma City this summer,” said ASA Executive Director Ron Radigonda. “The World Cup was created to give fans the opportunity to witness the top women’s softball players in the world on an annual basis, and to be able to televise the event worldwide on ESPN networks allows us to achieve that goal. We are thrilled to be working with General Tire again this summer as they have stepped up as the title sponsor. We are grateful for their dedication and support of our sport and its mission.”

The ESPN networks are the exclusive domestic home of the General Tire World Cup of Softball and feature over 14 hours of live coverage including the Championship Game on Sunday, July 14 at 9 p.m. ET. All telecasts will be aired in HD and also available for live streaming via WatchESPN.

“We look forward to once again sharing USA team competition with fans here in the United States and also viewers around the world,” said ESPN Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, Julie Sobieski.

The games will also be available on ESPN International networks, airing on either ESPN Atlantic, ESPN Israel, ESPN Pac-Rim, ESPN Middle East and North Africa, and ESPN Caribbean depending on the matchup.

“We are excited and honored to be back to the World Cup of Softball in 2013,” says Travis Roffler, Director of Marketing for General Tire. “Elevating our involvement to the title this year is a testament of our confidence in the series. This is a fantastic event series with an enthusiastic group of fans for our General Tire brand.”
The complete domestic ESPN telecast schedule is below:

Thursday, July 11 – USA vs Canada – 7:00 PM CST – ESPN
Friday, July 12 – USA vs Australia – 7:00 PM CST – ESPN
Saturday, July 13 – USA vs Canada (Border Battle V; taped on Thursday) -11 AM CST – ESPN
USA vs Japan – 8:00 PM CST – ESPN
Sunday, July 14 – USA vs Puerto Rico – 12:00 PM CST – ESPN
USA vs USA Futures (SP Showdown; taped on Thursday) – 2:00 PM CST- ESPN
Championship Game – 8:00 PM CST – ESPN2

All-session tickets, which are $30 for general admission seating, $60 for other reserved seating, and $250 for the Ultimate Fan Zone reserved seating in the first three rows of the stadium can be purchased by phone at 800-654-8337 or online at SoftballOutlet.com.

Single-session tickets are also now available at $10 for general admission seating and $20 for reserved seating.

The Ultimate Fan Zone package includes a private autograph session and meal with the USA Softball Women’s National Team, open only to Ultimate Fan Zone (UFZ) ticket holders, as well as free parking, a white ASA/USA Softball hat and the opportunity for personalized name slide on the video board with a photo opportunity and more.

The 2013 USA Softball Women’s National Team roster will be finalized later this week following the USA Softball Women’s National Team Selection Camp in Oklahoma City. Click the following links to see the rosters for the USA Men’s Slow Pitch National Team, USA Men’s Slow Pitch Futures Team and the athletes competing at selection camp for a spot on the USA Softball Women’s National Team.

USA Softball Women’s National Team Roster
USA Softball Men’s Slow Pitch National Team Roster
USA Softball Men’s Slow Pitch Futures Team

Miken’s Denny Crine leads show with 12 at Turner Field

Team Reebok scores 28 points.

Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2013 – Miken’s Denny Crine led off, and never looked back Wednesday night at Turner Field in Atlanta. One after another left his Miken bat for 12 big points. At one point, Crine hit 8 homers in a row and looked unstoppable. “Turner Field is a great park and Atlanta has a great home run tradition starting with Hank Arron, It’s an honor for Miken to be a part of it.”

At 6 foot 6 and 300 pounds Reeboks big man Chris Grienert, stepped up and blasted out 10 points. Reebok team mates Dustin Roberts and Jason Baxter both blasted out 9 before the Braves and Met’s game to score 28 points total.

The Long Haul Bombers are popular in Atlanta. Frank and Cindy Wells, drove up from Macon Georgia to see their home run hero’s. “We are huge fans, we watch the TV show and love to see these guys hit live, they are awesome!“

Final Results from Turner Field and Atlanta
Denny Crine, Miken: 12
Chris Greinert, Suncoast Reebok: 10
Dustin Roberts, Suncoast Reebok: 9
Jason Baxter, Suncoast Reebok: 9
Kevin Filby, Miken: 6
Ed Vega, Miken: 6

The Stadium Power Tour travels to Detroit for a show at the home of the Tigers, Comerica Park on July 11. Ticket info is on line at Softball 360.com.

The Long Haul Bombers are sponsored by Long Haul Trucking, “Running on the Power of Promises Kept”. www.longhaultrucking.com

Stadium Power Tour Heads South

Team Miken and Reebok ready for a slug fest before the Braves and Mets game Wednesday, June 19th

Easton’s Kirby on Top In Texas

40,000 on hand at Rangers Ballpark.

Arlington, Texas – June 14, 2013 – A hot night at the ballpark in Arlington and the Long Haul Bombers were a big part of the heat wave. Game time temps hit 100 as a big crowd of 40,000 sweated out round 4 of the Stadium Power Tour, after the Rangers and Blue Jays game.

Scott Kirby of Team Easton lead the show, with 11 points and several upper deck blasts. Kirby has a classic home run swing and his Easton bat was up to the test. “I felt good, and glad I was able to help out my team tonight, Easton is in a good spot, as we get into the thick of the Stadium Power Tour season“.

Chris Grieinert of Team Suncoast Reebok used his massive power to send Evil Softball into the upper deck and beyond. At 6′ 6″ and close to 300 pounds, “The Gman“ used his muscle to max out the power from his Reebok Barrage bat.

Next up, the Stadium Power Tour travels to Atlanta and Turner Field on Wednesday, June 19. Team Miken and Reebok hit before the Braves game.

Final Results From Round 4 of the Stadium Power Tour From The Rangers Ballpark In Arlington.

Scott Kirby, Easton: 11
Chris Greinert, Suncoast Reebok: 8
Dustin Roberts, Suncoast Reebok: 7
Brett Helmer, Easton: 7
Brian Wegman, Easton: 6
Jason Baxter, Suncoast Reebok: 6

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. 6 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, FL www.visitpanamacitybeach.com

The Long Haul Bombers are sponsored by Long Haul Trucking, running on the power of promises kept. www.longhaultrucking.com

Softball 360 Show 4 2013

Drama on the Stadium Power Tour heats up. Easton’s Brian Wegman is tested by a shoulder injury…..Will Weg’s play through the pain in front of hometown fans in Cincy? Brett Helmer endures canceled flights, guts it and out drives 10 hours straight to get to the stadium, will “The Hitman” make it on time? In Tampa, Dustin Roberts and Team Reebok prepare for the big show under the big top at the Trop, and need a massive effort to keep Reebok in the championship chase. And tag along for a “one of kind” pre-game meal with Miken’s Kevin “Flip“ Filby.

Softball 360 Show 3 2013

Round two of the stadium power tour, lands along the banks of the Ohio river home of the Reds. Discover why Cincinnati is also a big time softball town. Team Easton’s Brian Wegman grew up and lives here and shares “a slice of Cincy”. It looks like Dodger Stadium, but it’s not, check out Big League Dreams. A softball theme park, with amazing replicas of classic MLB parks from Fenway to Yankee Stadium, even a trip in the sports time machine. A preview of the WSL Worth North American Championships, from sunny Panama CIty Beach Florida. Reporter Greer Howard has the latest news and shows your team what to expect. And we’ll get “miked up“ on the Stadium Power Tour.

Stadium Power Tour Report – Tropicana Field

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

3 Way Tie In Cincy

Miken’s Filby, DeMarini’s Larsen and Easton’s Wegman all hit 11!

May 24, 2013 – Round two of the Stadium Power Tour was a double shot, with a pre and post game show at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. A sellout crowd of 40,000 plus saw big blasts from 10 Long Haul Bombers before and after the Reds & Cubs game.

Chris Larsen from DeMarini lead off and set the bar high, with several upper deck shots and ended the day with 11 points.

Team Reebok had a strong debut as Dustin Roberts and Chris Greinert both blasted 9 points, going deep into the yard with more massive upper deck blasts.Easton’s Brian Wegman, poured on the power, hitting through the pain of a sore shoulder and yet still managed to hit 11. “I see the doctor on Monday, right now it hurts, but playing in front of my hometown and a sellout crowd,I was running on pure emotion.” His Easton team mate Brett Helmer hit 10 points, but is even more impressive when you consider that canceled flights forced “The Hitman” to drive 10 plus hours from New York to Cincinnati, just in time to bat in the post game show.

The last Bomber to bat was Kevin “Flip” Filby of DeMarini. the reigning champ put his Miken bat to good use with 11 points, and a 3 way tie for the event.

Final Results from round two at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
Chris Larsen – DeMarini 11Points
Brian Wegman – Easton 11 Points
Kevin Filby – Miken 11 Points
Brett Helmer – Easton 10 Points
Dustin Roberts – Reebok 9 Points
Chris Greinert – Reebok 9 Points
Scott Kirby – Easton 7 Points
Adam Rockoff – DeMarini 6 Points
Donovan Pokraka – DeMarini 5 Points
Jason Baxter – Reebok 5 Points

The tour moves on to Tampa and the home of the Rays for pre-game show this Sunday, May 26 before the Rays and Yankees game.

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