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Crine on top in LA, Easton wins Cup

Congrats to Team Easton; Helmer and Wegman win Manufacturers Cup.

Crine on top in LA, 6 Bombers set for the Finals.

Los Angeles CA, – August 26, 2012 – The final regular season event on the 2012 Stadium Power Tour went out like a show bomb, as the Long Haul Bombers staged an epic home run derby at LA’s legendary, Dodger Stadium.

Team Easton earned top honors by winning the Manufactures Cup. The dynamic duo of Brett “The Hitman“ Helmer and Brain Wegman paced Easton all season long. Helmer lead off the show with 10 points, including some massive shots to right field. Brian Wegman followed with 9 points, including 4 Evil Softballs that he blasted completely out of Dodger Stadium. “I hit a few REALLY good ones, the balls that left the park, were definitely in the sweet spot.”

Denny Crine was the top Bomber in LA with 12 points. His classic smooth swing was on display before 41,097 fans. “It was a great show, we could really hear the big crowd, and they responded well, now it’s on to the finals for the big show at Miami.“

Final Results from Los Angeles:
Denny Crine, Miken: 12
Kevin Filby, DeMarini: 11
Brett Helmer, Easton: 10
Brian Wegman, Easton: 9
Chris Larsen, DeMarini: 8
Ed Vega, Miken: 7

In LA, the stars came out. The Bombers met Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Jessica Hardy and former Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda.

The Bombers hit before the Dodgers & Miami Marlins game and members of the Marlins watched the home run derby. The Marlins are looking forward to seeing the Bombers next month at the Stadium Tour Finals in Miami. Pitcher Chad Gaudin told Kevin Filby that the new park will test the hitters. “He said it’s a pitchers park and statistically he’s right, but we accept that challenge, I’m ready to thrown down and win it all for DeMarini at the finals “.

6 Long Haul Bombers in the finals:
Brett Helmer, Easton
Denny Crine, Miken
Lee Powers, Louisville
Kevin Filby, DeMarini
Brian Wegman, Easton
Johnny McCraw, Combat

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. 6 Long Haul Bombers qualify for the finals of the Stadium Power Tour, scheduled for Sunday, September 16 at the new Miami Marlins Park. www.Miami.Marlins.mlb.com

The Stadium Power Tour features the top sporting brands in the world: Combat DeMarini, Easton,Louisville Slugger TPS, Miken, BP Athletics, Evil Sports, Tanel 360 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

The finals of the WSL Worth North American Championships are scheduled for two big weekends: September 7-9, 2012 (1.20 bats and 6ft to 10ft pitching with no faking/no juking )

And September 14-16, 2012: (1.20 bats and 4ft to 10ft pitching with faking and juking) 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

Big Post Game Show in Texas

Points battle tightens up!

August 24, 2012 – The Long Haul Bombers and the Stadium Power Tour points battle got a bit tighter Friday night in Texas. The Bombers hit post game at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, in front of a massive crowd. DeMarini’s Kevin Filby blasted out some massive upper deck show bombs before a crowd of 45,823. “I have never hit in front of this many people, in such a beautiful ball park, you could feel such energy, and the crowd was into it. To win it tonight on the money ball was amazing.” Filby sent the money ball sailing out of the park, to top Lee Powers on the last pitch of the day.

Final Results from Texas:
Kevin Filby, DeMarini: 10 points
Lee Powers, Louisville: 9 points
Chris Larsen,DeMarini: 7
Johnny McCraw, Combat: 6 points
Tim Cocco and Brandon Perry were injured and did not hit.

On Sunday, August 26, the Bombers hit in a pre-game show at legendary Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Team Miken, Easton and DeMarini will hit for the final regular season event.

In the battle for the Manufactures cup, Team Easton has a 17 point lead over Team Miken. A new team champion will emerge Sunday in LA.

For complete points standings, log on to www.softball360.tv.

Big weekend for the Long Haul Bombers

Two stops on the Stadium Power Tour!

August 23, 2012 – The Long Haul Bombers have two events this weekend, with big Stadium Power Tour points implications. Friday night August 24, the Bombers hit in Texas, at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. It’s a post game, pre-firework show. Team Combat, Louisville Slugger and DeMarini battle to make the finals.

On Sunday August 26, the Bombers hit in a pre-game show at legendary Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Team Miken, Easton and DeMarini are on deck.

The final two events will have a big impact on what 6 bombers make the finals of the Stadium Power Tour.

The finals are set for Sunday September 16 at the new Miami Marlins Ballpark.

In the battle for the Manufactures cup, Team Easton has a 17 point lead over Team Miken.

We are ready crown a new team champion after the event Sunday in Los Angeles.

Here at the individual standings going into the Texas event.

1.) Brett Helmer – 55 Points – Average Points Per Swing .733 – Remaining Swings 15
2.) Denny Crine – 51 Points – Average Points Per Swing .680 – Remaining Swings 15
3.) Lee Powers – 47 Points – Average Points Per Swing .626 – Remaining Swings 15
4.) Brian Wegman – 47 Points – Average Points Per Swing .626 – Remaining Swings 15
5.) Johnny McCraw – 46 Points – Average Points Per Swing .613 – Remaining Swings 15
6.) Kevin Filby – 34 Points – Average Points Per Swing .566 – Remaining Swings 30
7.) Ed Vega – 34 Points – Average Points Per Swing .453 – Remaining Swings 15
8.) Tim Cocco – 32 Points – Average Points Per Swing .426 – Remaining Swings 15
9.) Chris Larsen – 31 Points – Average Points Per Swing .516 – Remaining Swings 30
10.) Brandon Perry – 26 Points – Average Points Per Swing .346 – Remaining Swings 1

For complete standings, ticket information and TV listings, log on to www.softball360.tv

Big Hits, Record Ratings for Softball 360

August 20, 2012 – The Long Haul Bombers and the Stadium Power Tour are heading for home, with the final regular season events this week. Friday, August 24 at The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and Sunday, August 26 at LA’s Dodger Stadium. The Finals of the Stadium Power Tour are set for Sunday, September 16 in Miami.

Easton’s Brett Helmer and Miken’s Denny Crine are in lead, and will square off in LA on Sunday. Many Bombers are on the bubble to make the top six sports an advanceto the finals. Team Easton is on top of the race for the Manufactures cup. But the final standings could all change, after this weekends events.

For the complete current points standings and ticket info for events log on to www.softball360.tv

The national TV show “Softball 360” has also been a big hit. The show is available in 93 million households across North America and TV ratings for the show have been impressive. According to syndication director Curt Pires, more than a half million viewers tune in each week. “Our research show, slightly more than 550,000 households are watching each episode of “Softball 360” this year and that’s a record number of viewers.“

“Softball 360” also runs as a pre-game show on a group of regional sports networks that televise local MLB teams.The RSN’s include NESN, (Boston Red Sox ) MASN, (Orioles) CSN Chicago, (Cubs) CSN Philadelphia ( Phillies), Altitude Sports Colorado, Root Sports Pittsburgh & Detroit (Pirates and Tigers ) and SportsTime Ohio (Indians).

In the New England area, “Softball 360“ airs on the New England Sports Network, before the Boston Red sox games. In July, “Softball 360” hit a ratings home run, Pires says the ratings are huge. “The 0.58 rating for “Softball 360” on NESN on July 13 is a big number, that’s 250,000 viewers, just in their region for the one episode “

For station and playback listing, log on to www.softball360.tv

Softball 360 host Natalie Kane taping a segment at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Softball 360 Show 8 2012

Long Haul Bombers Cincinnati Preview, Long Haul Bombers event in Cincinnati, Fireman’s Tourney in Bloomington, MN and Long Haul Bombers St Louis & Atlanta Preview’s.

Long Haul Bombers Points Battle Heating Up

The 2012 Individual points battle is up for grabs, the top 6 in points go to the Finals in Miami on September 16 to crown the Champion!

Manufactures Cup Standings
Team Easton (Helmer, Wegman) – 102 Points – Average Points Per Event 20.40 – Remaining Events 1
Team Miken (Crine, Vega) – 85 Points – Average Points Per Event 17.00 – Remaining Events 1
Team Louisville Slugger (Cocco, Powers) – 79 Points – Average Points Per Event 15.80 – Remaining Events 1
*Team Combat (McCraw, Perry) – 71 points – Average Points Per Event 14.20 – Remaining Events 1
Team DeMarini (Larsen, Filby) – 65 Points – Average Points Per Event 15.25 – Remaining Events 2
*Mike Dill hit for Brandon Perry in NY
Each team will have 180 swings (30 Per Event/6 Events) for the 2012 Stadium Power Tour

Individual Standings
Brett Helmer – 55 Points – Average Points Per Swing .733 – Remaining Swings 15
Denny Crine – 51 Points – Average Points Per Swing .680 – Remaining Swings 15
Lee Powers – 47 Points – Average Points Per Swing .626 – Remaining Swings 15
Brian Wegman – 47 Points – Average Points Per Swing .626 – Remaining Swings 15
Johnny McCraw – 46 Points – Average Points Per Swing .613 – Remaining Swings 15
Kevin Filby – 34 Points – Average Points Per Swing .566 – Remaining Swings 30
Ed Vega – 34 Points – Average Points Per Swing .453 – Remaining Swings 15
Tim Cocco – 32 Points – Average Points Per Swing .426 – Remaining Swings 15
Chris Larsen – 31 Points – Average Points Per Swing .516 – Remaining Swings 30
Brandon Perry – 26 Points – Average Points Per Swing .346 – Remaining Swings 15
Each individual will have 90 swings (15 per Event/6 Events) for the 2012 Stadium Power Tour

Crine on top at Target Field

Long Haul Bombers add power to Fireworks Night at Target Field, Crine Leads Twins Post Game show!

Denny Crine – Team Miken

Minneapolis, MN – August 10, 2012 – Denny Crine capped fireworks night at Target Field with some soaring softball homers from his Miken bat. Crine led the 9th stop on the Stadium Power Tour with 9 points.

A crowd of 38,108 saw some massive upper deck blasts, at one of the best new parks in the bigs.

Crine, a two time champ on the Stadium Power Tour was happy to come out on top, but was hoping for a better night at the plate. “I wanted to show this big crowd an even bigger home run show, while they seemed enjoyed it, I was hoping to send a few more Evil softballs out of the park.”

The post game crowd witnessed a tight home run derby. Dustin Roberts of Team Gordie, Ed Vega of Team Miken and Chris Larsen of Team DeMarini tied with 6 points each. Larsen knows he has to hit better to make the finals. “We had a great crowd tonight and they were into it, we could hear ’em cheering, but we all know we are capable of blasting more out, I’ve had better days on the field and will step it up in Texas.“

Final Results from Target Field Friday Night:
Denny Crine – Team Miken – 9 points
Chris Larsen – Team DeMarini – 6 points
Dustin Roberts – Team Gordie – 6 points
Ed Vega – Team Miken – 6 points
Jason Baxter – Team Gordie – 5 points

The Stadium Power Tour Wraps up the regular season, in Texas Friday August 24 at the Rangers Stadium in Arlington and LA’s Dodger Stadium on Sunday, August 26. For ticket information, log on to www.softball360.tv

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, September 16 at the new Miami Marlins Park. www.Miami.Marlins.mlb.com

The Stadium Power Tour features the top sporting brands in the world: Combat DeMarini, Easton,Louisville Slugger TPS, Miken, BP Athletics, Evil Sports, Tanel 360 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.

“Team Gordie”, sponsored by Suncoast Reebok is helping Gordie Heagle with his medical costs. Gordie ran tournaments, was a social media pioneer and a lifelong softball ambassador. Gordie is mending after spending a year in the hospital. For details on how you can hit a “Grand Slam For Gordie“ www.softball360.tv

“Softball 360” also covers the grass roots of softball, including WSL tournaments across North America. www.worldsoftballeague.com

The finals of the WSL Worth North American Championships are scheduled for two big weekends: September 7-9, 2012 (1.20 bats and 6ft to 10ft pitching with no faking/no juking)

And September 14-16, 2012 (1.20 bats and 4ft to 10ft pitching with faking and juking ) 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

For more info kimster@softball360.tv

Showdown in Cleveland

Crine and Helmer Go Deep at Progressive Field!

August 6, 2012 – Cleveland, OH -The Long Haul Bombers 8th stop in Cleveland provided plenty of power and drama. Stadium Power Tour team leaders Easton and Miken hit in a showdown before the Indians & Twins Game.

Brett Helmer & Denny Crine

Miken’s Denny Crine and Easton’s Brett Helmer tied for the lead with 11 points. It came down to the last pitch of the night, as Crine blasted the money ball to tie Helmer. Later Crine reflected on a night that saw the points battle tighten up, this ball park proved to be a challenge. “This is a beautiful ball park, it’s also a challenging park to hit in, but we did well, and Miken is back in the race.”

Crine’s teammate Ed “The Kid“ Vega turned in a solid night with 8 points, many upper deck show bombs, as he tied rookie Jason Baxtex of Team Gordie. Baxter admitted his nerves were on fire. “I was feeling it, batting with the Bombers, in Cleveland, it’s hard not to be charged up, I’m looking forward to hitting Friday night in Minneapolis at Target Field.“

Helmer still leads the tour, but heading into the finals, it can be anyone or any teams game.

Final Results From Cleveland
Brett Helmer, Team Easton: 11
Denny Crine, Team Miken:11
Ed Vega, Team Miken: 8
Jason Baxter, Team Gordie: 8
Dustin Roberts, Team Gordie: 6
Brian Wegman, Team Easton: 5
Kevin Filby, Team DeMarini: 4

“Mighty“ Mike Macenko in the middle

Earlier in the day, The Long Haul Bombers took batting practice with a softball legend. “Mighty“ Mike Macenko came out to Parma as the Bombers warmed up. Macenko was a home run hitting pioneer for Steele Sports in the 1990’s.

“Softball has evolved for sure, but these Long Haul Bombers are taking the tradition to the next level, it feels good to hit with them, they have what it takes .”

The Stadium Power Tour travels to Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Twins for a post game slugfest at Target Field, Friday night August 10.

It’s also Long Haul Trucking night at Target Field.

For tickets, schedules and TV listings, log on to www.softball360.tv

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, September 16 at the new Miami Marlins Park. www.Miami.Marlins.mlb.com

The Stadium Power Tour features the top sporting brands in the world: Combat DeMarini, Easton, Louisville Slugger TPS, Miken, BP Athletics, Evil Sports, Tanel 360 and Suncoast Reebok.

Fans can follow the Bombers on the national TV show, “Softball 360”, available on more than 93 million HH’s on TV stations and cable networks across North America. For links & air times: www.softball360.tv

“Team Gordie”, sponsored by Suncoast Reebok is helping Gordie Heagle with his medical costs. Gordie ran tournaments, was a social media pioneer and a lifelong softball ambassador. Gordie is mending after spending a year in the hospital. For details on how you can hit a “Grand Slam For Gordie“ www.softball360.tv

“Softball 360” also covers the grass roots of softball, including WSL tournaments across North America. www.worldsoftballeague.com

The finals of the WSL Worth North American Championships are scheduled for two big weekends: September 7-9, 2012 (1.20 bats and 6ft to 10ft pitching with no faking/no juking).

And September 14-16, 2012. (1.20 bats and 4ft to 10ft pitching with faking and juking) 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!”

For more info kimster@softball360.tv

Softball 360 Show 7 2012

Includes Long Haul Bombers New York preview, 2012 McQuade’s Charity Tournament, Crine VS Canseco Homerun Derby and the Long Haul Bombers in New York.

Point Standings update on the 2012 Stadium Power Tour

Manufactures Cup Standings
Team Easton (Helmer, Wegman) – 86 Points – Average Points Per Event 21.50 – Remaining Events 2
Team Louisville Slugger (Cocco, Powers) – 79 Points – Average Points Per Event 15..80 – Remaining Events 1
*Team Combat (McCraw, Perry) – 71 points – Average Points Per Event 14.20 – Remaining Events 1
Team DeMarini (Larsen, Filby) – 55 Points – Average Points Per Event 18.33 – Remaining Events 3
Team Miken (Crine, Vega) – 51 Points – Average Points Per Event 17.00 – Remaining Events 3
*Mike Dill hit for Brandon Perry in NY
Each team will have 180 swings (30 Per Event/6 Events) for the 2012 Stadium Power Tour

Individual Standings
Lee Powers – 47 Points – Average Points Per Swing .626 – Remaining Swings 15
Johnny McCraw – 46 Points – Average Points Per Swing .613 – Remaining Swings 15
Brett Helmer – 44 Points – Average Points Per Swing .733 – Remaining Swings 30
Brian Wegman – 42 Points – Average Points Per Swing .700 – Remaining Swings 30
Tim Cocco – 32 Points – Average Points Per Swing .426 – Remaining Swings 15
Denny Crine – 31 Points – Average Points Per Swing .688 – Remaining Swings 45
Kevin Filby – 30 Points – Average Points Per Swing .666 – Remaining Swings 45
Brandon Perry – 26 Points – Average Points Per Swing .346 – Remaining Swings 15
Chris Larsen – 25 Points – Average Points Per Swing .555 – Remaining Swings 45
Ed Vega – 20 Points – Average Points Per Swing .444 – Remaining Swings 45
Each individual will have 90 swings (15 per Event/6 Events) for the 2012 Stadium Power Tour