SAUGET, Ill. – The East St. Louis Flyers will face off against the Cahokia Commanches [sic] in the annual Baseball Senior Night at Grizzlies Ballpark on May 8.

This event aims to engage African American boys in baseball and is expected to draw a large crowd.

Baseball Senior Night is a significant event for the East St. Louis Flyers, who are known for their dominance on the gridiron but are now focusing on promoting baseball among their students.

The game, dubbed “The Border War,” will take place at 4 p.m., with FOX 2’s Blair Ledet set to throw the first pitch.

“The theme is to get African American boys back interested in baseball,” East St. Louis Coach Maurice Scott said.

Scott noted that last year’s event attracted over 600 attendees, the largest high school crowd ever recorded at the venue.

The East St. Louis Flyers have incorporated about 50 students into its baseball program, reflecting a growing interest in the sport.

Coach Maurice Scott emphasizes that Baseball Senior Night is about family fun and exposing athletes to America’s pastime.

With expectations of another large turnout, Baseball Senior Night promises to be an exciting event that highlights the community’s support for youth baseball.

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