Play Ball! Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam was Filled with Fun, Family & Music Supporting Great Causes

​The day was overcast with the threat of some rain looming, but Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam went off without incident (except for a full body collision between Adam Odor and Kasey Studdard) this past Sunday, May 15th where once again, Willy Braun's One Hit Wonders emerged victorious over Cody Braun's Sultans of Sing, 8-2.

While the competitive spirit was light, the game was heavy on "disorganized fun" and humor as Roger Clemens (in "fishing pants") joked this day was a definite bucket list item and Willy Braun refused advice from Clemens wondering "What does he know?" Randy Rogers made a fashion statement playing in jean shorts while William Clark Green was trendsetting on his own playing in cowboy boots. There were trike races (the Sultans can log one win for the day), silly string and water balloons, but also some standout plays in MVPs Addie Broyles and Kasey Studdard. 

Following the game, there was music on two stages for well over six hours. Things kicked off with Reckless Kelly and The Mastersons paying tribute to Prince with "Purple Rain" and were followed by Ray Benson, Muzzie Braun, and Kevin Fowler. Surprise participant Randy Rogers played a four song acoustic set while Midnight River Choir brought a terrific bluesy rock feel and Jamie Lin Wilson played alongside Kelly Mickwee, Cody Braun, and Wade Bowen. People floated in and out in front of the stages while children played in in the outfield and families set up blankets and settled down with snacks and drinks to listen to Shinyribs, Micky & The Motorcars, Kyle Park and many more before rounding out the night with the All-Star Jam. 

Proceeds from this year's Jam benefitted various youth sports leagues as well as The SIMS Foundation. For more information visit the RKCSJ official website and make plans to be there next year.

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