The Southport Lions Club and the Southport Police Department will compete against the Indy Thunder in a benefit game of beep baseball at 11 a.m. Saturday at Southport Park, 6901 Derbyshire Road.
The game is designed for those who are blind or visually impaired. A game lasts six innings with three outs per inning. The pitcher and batter are on the same team, and all players are blindfolded to be on equal playing ground.
The pitchers call out when throwing the beeping ball so batters know when to swing. A batter is allowed four strikes. There are only two bases, which buzz when activated. When the ball is hit the runner must identify which base to run to before the ball is fielded.
The event will held fund the Thunder’s trip to West Palm Beach, Fla., to compete in the beep ball World Series.
The game is designed for those who are blind or visually impaired. A game lasts six innings with three outs per inning. The pitcher and batter are on the same team, and all players are blindfolded to be on equal playing ground.
The pitchers call out when throwing the beeping ball so batters know when to swing. A batter is allowed four strikes. There are only two bases, which buzz when activated. When the ball is hit the runner must identify which base to run to before the ball is fielded.
The event will held fund the Thunder’s trip to West Palm Beach, Fla., to compete in the beep ball World Series.
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