In addition to the games, the event featured activities for the kids, a barbecue and “jail a player” - which allowed fans in the stands to pay $5 to put a player in a mock jail for 5 minutes. “We will see how the second game goes.” The 2nd annual Bat for a Cause pitted law enforcement against firefighters in a softball tournament to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. “I think the group we have is real excited to keep playing,” Sgt. The event is organized by the Alzheimer’s Association as a way to raise money to help find a cure for the disease as well as support education and resources for the community. But we are looking forward to it.” More action from the 2nd annual Bat for a Cause softball tournament on Sunday at Forbes Field in Greeley. There are a few more teams this year so there’s a little more competition. “We are pretty excited about it we won the trophy two years ago when we had this at UNC,” Deputy Chief Adam Turk said. The 2nd annual Bat for a Cause softball tournament kicked off at noon with the Windsor Police Department, Weld County Sheriff’s Office, Greeley Police Department and Greeley Fire Department going facing off to determine a champion. While the Greeley Stampede was gearing up for another day of action Sunday, across town at the softball park at Forbes Field, police officers, sheriff’s deputies and firefighters were preparing to lay it all on the line for a good cause.
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