LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico State softball team will host the National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars at the NM State Softball Complex October 5th at 6 p.m.
“We are very honored that the NPF chose Las Cruces as one of their fall exhibition game sites,” said NMSU head coach Kathy Rodolph. “I know the community and softball fans from the area will be excited to see our Aggies compete against some of the very best players in the world. This event will kick off our fall campaign.”
Players such as Jennie Finch, Cat Osterman and Jessica Mendoza are on the All-Star roster. Many of the All-Stars will be returning to Las Cruces as they were on the US National Team when they played the Aggies in an exhibition game in April 2008 leading up to the Beijing Olympics. Extra bleachers were brought in and filled for that event as fans surrounded the entire field. Osterman who is a former University of Texas standout is confirmed to attend the game. Other headliners scheduled to play in the game include 2008 Olympians Vicky Galindo, Andrea Duran, and Lauren Lappin. The list is expected to grow as the team continues its tour.
“Our team and staff are excited to compete against the NPF All-Stars and test our mettle,” said Rodolph. “This is an opportunity for softball players and fans of all ages to see some of the best players in the world so I look forward to showing the NPF what a supportive and welcoming community we have here in Las Cruces.”
The All-Stars will make the trip to Las Cruces from Tucson, Arizona as they will play the University of Arizona, a perennial power on October 4th. The contest against the Aggies will be one of fifteen stops on the NPF “Back to School – College Tour” presented by the USSSA.
The Aggies finished the 2010 season 27-28 after a leading the nation in team batting average at .341 in 2009.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth and students. Tickets are available at the Pan-American Center ticket office or by calling 646-1420.
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