The Valley Blue Sox will celebrate the Northampton and Hopkins Academy baseball teams during Saturday’s game against the Bristol Blues.
The two squads are being honored after the Blue Devils won the Western Mass Div. 1 title and the Golden Hawks took home the West D4 title this week.
The game at MacKenzie Stadium in Holyoke will begin at 6:35 p.m., with the Blue Sox also hosting Military Appreciation Night sponsored by Veteran Affairs of Central/Western Mass. All veterans and active military will get into the game free of charge with an ID. Appreciation night will also include special ceremonies, a troop supply drive and much more. The first 150 fans in attendance will receive a free camo item.
In conjunction with Pledge2Patriots and One Call Away Foundation, the Blue Sox will be hosting a Troop Supply Drive. Boxes will be set up at the ticket gates on Saturday. Every individual who donates will be entered into a raffle to win Blue Sox memorabilia.
Fans are encouraged to donate razors, snacks, baby wipes, shampoo, soap, non-chocolate candies and sweets, sun block, lip balm, writing utensils, deodorant, tissues, q-tips, socks, batteries, insect repellent and flashlights.