Evansville's police officers and firefighters are trading their usual gear for bats and gloves this weekend, squaring off in a charity softball showdown at one of the city's most storied ballparks. The second annual Public Safety Slugfest hits historic Bosse Field on Saturday, September 5, with first pitch set for 7 p.m. and pregame gates opening two hours earlier at 5 p.m.
The event pits union members from the Evansville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #73 against the Evansville Professional Fire Fighters Local 357 in a friendly police-versus-fire rivalry, according to the Evansville Police Department. The two unions organize the game in partnership with the Evansville Otters baseball franchise, per Evansville Living Magazine. The contest is described as a charity showdown between the two departments.
General admission tickets run $5 per person, with kids five and under getting in free, according to Tixr's event listing for the game. The listing provides the event's ticket details.
Where the Money Goes
Where the Money Goes Proceeds from Saturday's game are earmarked for a handful of Tri-State nonprofits, including the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center of Evansville, Santa Clothes Club, Ark Crisis Children's Center, and Mattingly Charities, per the FOP Lodge 73 event page. The fundraising effort is focused on local causes.
Beyond the fundraising, the event is built around family-friendly extras. Fans can take part in a pregame pitch-and-catch session on the field with first responders, watch kids run the bases, collect player autographs, and stick around afterward. The event's family-friendly format includes activities involving first responders and local youth.
A Ballpark With National Bragging Rights
A Ballpark With National Bragging Rights The setting itself is part of the draw. Bosse Field is the site of the event.
The ballpark is part of the draw.
The field is part of the event's appeal.
The Evansville Otters are a partner in the event.
