We’re talking softball… from L.A. to Indianapolis. Talking softball… Paul George and Robert Mathis. OK, That’s enough Simpsons references for one day.
George and plenty of other Indianapolis personalities took part in the Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball Challenge to benefit the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund on Thursday. George’s squad took on Mathis and Dwayne Allen’s team and in the end the Indianapolis Colts players would claim victory. But along the way there were a few shenanigans and more importantly, some time with the kids that will benefit from the event.
This is why Carolyn Symmes Celebrity Softball game is so important. Raising money for @IndyWish. Thanks @Yg_Trece! pic.twitter.com/dtfRStvcLW
— Chris Denari (@ChrisDenari) June 5, 2015
Current Indiana Pacers C.J. Miles,Shayne Whittington, and Solomon Hill, as well as coaches Frank Vogel and Nate McMillan joined Paul George on the field. Former Indiana Pacers Mel Daniels, Eddie Gill, Darnell Hillman, Fred Jones, and Rik Smits also took part in the action.
Carolyn Symmes Celebrity Softball at Victory Field. Great to be part of it w/ @Pacers guys I work with all yr long. pic.twitter.com/w3eHX22cEb
— Chris Denari (@ChrisDenari) June 4, 2015
Not just current #Pacers players in tonight's softball game. Alumni like Hall of Famer Mel Daniels is joining too. pic.twitter.com/hsrk6fkL0b
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 4, 2015
They're ready to take on the @Colts at the Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball Challenge: pic.twitter.com/qUQ5RpEZF3
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 4, 2015
.@Yg_Trece and Coach Vogel are getting ready for tonight's Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball Challenge: pic.twitter.com/keCUGC7hhd
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 4, 2015
Always the coach, Vogel gave Miles a few tips before the game got going.
Coach Vogel gives @masfresco some tips on the field: pic.twitter.com/3YoVt6TaLy
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 4, 2015
Paul George struggled in his first at bat, but Whittington put an early run up on the board for his team with an RBI double.
.@Whittington21 with the double and RBI at the Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball Challenge: http://t.co/iQsCfKyRIc
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 4, 2015
The Pacers squad was trailing going into the fourth inning, but the game presents unconventional ways to close the gap.
Heading into the 4th inning at the Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball Challenge, @Yg_Trece's team trails, 7-1. pic.twitter.com/WyZwTeXifh
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 4, 2015
.@Whittington21 just earned 3 points for his team by winning the @stelmo shrimp eating contest: pic.twitter.com/9Md8fcxtuv
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 5, 2015
In the end though Mathis and Allen’s team claimed victory while the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund reaped the benefits.
An exciting game but @RobertMathis98 and @Dallen83 get the victory over @Yg_Trece's team, 11-9: pic.twitter.com/ETMDXkLgk8
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 5, 2015
PG’s didn’t rush out after the game finished either, spending a little time putting smiles on kids faces.
After the game, @Yg_Trece meets up with his buddy Daisy: pic.twitter.com/N64TznY4DT
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 5, 2015
The Indy Star chatted with George for a bit about moving to power forward, but nothing we hadn’t heard before.