Home run for Life
May 3rd, 2025
Valley Baptist Church, 5500 Olive Drive, Bakersfield
Sign-up 8:30 a.m. | Games begin at 9 a.m.
Let’s play ball!
Join us for Home Run for Life, a slow-pitch softball tournament fundraiser for the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. Each participant is encouraged to join a team or form their own team of 9 (or more) players. The cost to play is $10.
Each team will play 3 innings of a slow-pitch softball game. The team with the most runs will be the “Home Run for Life” Champions! Scoring a run during the game is one way to get points. Another way is to fundraise ahead of time; Every $100 raised by a player equals one run! You can also sponsor a player to help a team score more runs.
We would love spectators to come, cheer on their favorite team or players at no cost. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a front-row seat! We will have a lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers after the games. For players, there is no cost for lunch. For non-players, lunch is $10.
Players can also sign up to compete in the HOMERUN DERBY to be played after the games. The entry fee for the Derby is $20 for 10 pitches ($1 for each additional), and the grand prize is 50% of total entries. It’s a 50/50 opportunity.
Plus the raffle will be back again. Raffle tickets are only $10.
Don’t miss out — bring your friends and family, and support a great cause!
Game Rules:
- Each team must have at least 9 players.
- Each team will have three “at bats”.
- Each player receives two pitches at bat—there are no strikes.
- Players can be tagged out at base or if a fly ball is caught. However, 3 outs do not end the inning. Each team has 5 minutes to get as many runs as possible.
- No sliding allowed!
- Pinch hitters or runners are allowed for any participant who has raised money for their team.
- Each team will play three innings, max time per inning is 10 minutes.
- Team with most runs (runs earned or raised by funds) wins!