Fourteen all-star men’s fast pitch softball players are here in Springfield June 27 through July 2 for a series of friendly games against local teams.
The opening ceremony was started with opening pitches by the Springfield Mayor Robert Stevens and coach for the Isesaki Team. County Commission Roseann Bentley, Sister Cities president Robert Jones, and other official representing the Springfield Greene County Parkboard welcomed both teams.
The national athemns of both the United States and Japan were played as the audience turned to look at both national flags flying over Killian Stadium.
The full game schedule is as follows:
Opening Ceremony – Friday, June 29th, 6:30 p.m. (photo gallery of opening night)
Game #1
Isesaki vs Springfield All-Stars 7:00 p.m. (photo gallery of game)
Game #2
Isesaki vs city league champs on Saturday, June 30th, 10:00 a.m.
Game #3
Isesaki vs Tulsa Gray Sox on Saturday, June 30 at 1:30.
Final Game – a reunion game, including players, coaches and umpires who have participated in past softball exchanges!
10:00 on Sunday, July 1st!
The Isesaki softball exchange is coordinated through a partnership between the Sister Cities Association, the Springfield Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Players on this exchange and previous trips travel at their own expense.
Show your 2012 SSCA membership card for free admission!
For more photos of the opening night game, check out our Softball Gallery page here.
