Mansfield Republicans 2nd Annual "Dual on the Diamond "

Mansfield Republicans 2nd Annual "Dual on the Diamond "
Saturday, August 23 at 1pm

The Mansfield Republican Town Commitee will again take to the softball field to not only take on local Democrats but raise a little money for their local food pantry.

The second annual "Duel on the Diamond," will see the Mansfield Republican and Democratic Town Committees put their differences aside for an afternoon of fun to benefit the Mansfield Food Pantry and a local veterans' group.

"We want to do something good for the community and have some fun at the same time," said Olivier Kozlowski, chairman of the Republican committee. The game will take place on Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Qualters Middle School softball field (Mansfield). In the event of rain, the game will be pushed back to Aug. 24.

Last year Mansfield Republicans won and raised over $250 for the Mansfield Special Olympics.

This year's game will have a little added drama as both candidates for the Bristol and Norfolk District seat in the state Senate will be participating, Republiccan State Senate candidate Jon Rockwood will play against opponent incumbent James Timilty. State Rep. Jay Barrows, R-Mansfield, and State Committeewoman Danielle Fish of Mansfield will also take the field.

Those looking to donate can make a contribution to the team or charity of their choice by contacting Kozlowski at 508-261-9254. Donations also can be made at the field on game day or through any participating town committee members. visit www.mansfieldgop.com for more information or field location.

Mansfield GOP: 2-0

Last fall, the Mansfield GOP rolled up their sleeves during the last election and worked hard to elect State Representative Jay Barrows.

This summer, the Mansfield GOP won again when they played the Mansfield Democrats in softball.

“You couldn’t write it any better!” said State Representative Jay Barrows of Mansfield. “The game was close all along, some great hits by both teams, we hung in there and played our hearts out to come back and win it.”

The Mansfield RTC raised $210 for the Mansfield Special Olympics, a first-time event for the town that will feature an integrated soccer program matching special needs players with their mainstream peers.