story by Margaret Dixon – Joliet Jackhammers

JOLIET, IL – The Joliet JackHammers announced “Bandits and Boys” today, a Battle of the Sexes exhibition game against the Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fastpitch league. The battle is scheduled for Monday, August 9 at 6:10 p.m.

“We are thrilled to be a part of bringing this event to downtown Joliet this summer,” said JackHammers General Manager Jamie Toole.

The JackHammers will face off against some of the most talented athletes in the NPF, in what is sure to be a great clash of genders. Eileen Canney, a second round draft pick out of Northwestern University, spoke today about the match up at a press conference held by the JackHammers. Canney was a two time Big Ten Pitcher of the year, three time All Big 10 selection, two time First-Team NFCA All-Midwest Region and Big 10 Freshman of the Year honors, as well as leading her team to consecutive World Series appearances.

“The Bandits are excited to take part in another exhibition game with a Northern League team, and we hope to make this an annual event,” says Aaron Moore, General Manager of the Chicago Bandits. “If we can duplicate last year’s game in Schaumburg, everyone would be happy.”

The planning of this event comes on the heels of the Schaumburg Flyers’ success last season. The Flyers drew a record crowd of 8,918 to Alexian Field when they were defeated by the Bandits 4-2. Along with “Bandits and Boys,” the Chicago Bandits also plan to play a regular season game at Silver Cross Field this summer.

Group tickets for “Bandits and Boys” are on sale now. If interested please contact the JackHammers at (815) 726-BALL (2255) or email Jim Rice at jim@jackhammerbaseball.com.

This will be the second Battle of the Sexes game in 2010 for the Chicago Bandits as they will also be facing off with the Rockford Riverhawks on June 17.

Video from today’s press conference, including speeches by Jackhammers GM Jamie Toole, Bandits owner Bill Sokolis, GM Aaron Moore and pitcher Eileen Canney will be up on the web Friday morning.

For more information on the Chicago Bandits and to see the 2010 schedule, visit chicagobandits.com.

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