Update-- Mets: To Host Third Annual Military Softball Classic

*Due to the timing of the solar eclipse and concern for the safety of participants, the Military Softball Classic has been moved up two hours. Time change reflected below in red.*

METS HOST THIRD ANNUAL MILITARY SOFTBALL CLASSIC PRESENTED BY FIRST DATA ON AUGUST 21

WHAT: The Mets will host the third annual Mets Military Softball Classic presented by First Data, pitting the branches of the military against each other in a round-robin softball tournament. Following a greeting from Mets General Manager and retired Marine Sandy Alderson, the games will take place on the field at Citi Field with friends and family cheering the players on from the stands. After the tournament winner is crowned, players and their families will enjoy a ballpark buffet in the Bullpen Plaza. All participants will receive an official team t-shirt and tickets to that night’s game against the Diamondbacks.

WHO: Military Branch Teams participating:
Air Force
Army
Marines/Coast Guard
Navy/Coast Guard

Monday, August 21

10:45 a.m. – Sandy Alderson Welcome

11:00 a.m. – Warmups

11:20 a.m. – Games begin

  1:15 p.m. – Games conclude

WHERE: Citi Field, Bullpen Plaza and Outfield

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