WESTFIELD – Movie goers typically flock to local theatres in the summer time for big-budget flicks with high-octane action sequences. While there will not be anything playing on a big screen at Bullens Field, there figures to be plenty of excitement and fast-moving plays on the big stage as Babe Ruth Baseball 14-year-old ballplayers come from all over the country to participate in the Whip City’s World Series August 9-19, the first this city has ever seen.
Westfield Babe Ruth Baseball League President Dan Welch, left-center, and Westfield Mayor Brian P. Sullivan, right-center, stand alongside Babe Ruth ball players to kick off ticket sales for the 14-Year-Old World Series Aug. 9-19 at Bullens Field. (Photo by Chris Putz)
“We have been known as a baseball community for a long time,” Westfield Mayor Brian P. Sullivan said. “This puts us on another level now … Now we get to showcase this city on a national level.”
Mayor Sullivan met with Westfield Babe Ruth Baseball League President Dan Welch, and several current Babe Ruth ballplayers at city hall to help kick off the World Series ticket selling campaign.
“We’re looking for people to come out and show their community support,” Mayor Sullivan said. “There’s going to be some really good baseball.”
Advance discount tickets are available now through June 30.
Tournament passes, good for all 25 World Series games, can be purchased for individuals and families. Individual passes are currently $20 apiece with a family passes priced at $45. A family pass includes access for two adults and up to four children.
Beginning July 1, the cost of an individual pass will increase to $25 and a family pass will increase to $60.
Children who play Westfield Little League softball or baseball or Babe Ruth baseball and wear their team shirts and/or hats, will have free access to all World Series games
To purchase World Series tickets, visit the Westfield Babe Ruth World Series at www.westfieldworldseries.com. Tickets may also be purchased from local Babe Ruth players, as well.
Volunteers are still needed for a variety of tasks related to the upcoming World Series. For more info, visit www.westfieldworldseries.com.
