Media Contact Only:
Lisa Pagano, Washington Nationals, (202) 640-7702
MosesAlexander Greene, Department of Parks and Recreation, (202) 673-7684

WHAT:
The Washington Nationals will collect new or gently used baseball equipment, including but not limited to gloves, tees, baseballs, softballs, bats and youth helmets during their upcoming weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, April 25 through 27.  Collection will take place outside the Center Field Gate and the Left Field Gate when gates open and last through the fourth inning.

The equipment will be donated to the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation, along with a $5000 grant from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund to purchase new equipment for DC Little League. An organization of five regional leagues within the District of Columbia, DC Little League provides District youth with the opportunity to play baseball and is supported by DPR and the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. The District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation provides quality urban recreation and leisure services to residents and visitors to the District of Columbia and supervises and maintains area parks, community and recreation centers, as well as coordinates a wide variety of recreation programs including sports leagues and youth development.

WHO:
Washington Nationals
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
DC Little League
Greater Washington Sports Alliance
District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation

WHEN:           
Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs

Day	Time	CF Gate Open	LF Gate Open
Friday, April 25	7:35pm	5:05pm	6:05pm
Saturday, April 26	7:10pm	4:40pm	5:40pm
Sunday, April 27	1:35pm	11:05am	12:05pm

WHERE:
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol St, SE
Washington, DC 20003

Collection Bins will be located outside the Center Field Gate, on N Street at Half Street, SE and outside the Third Base Gate, on South Capitol Street, SE

About Baseball Tomorrow Fund
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is designed to promote and enhance the growth of baseball throughout the world by funding programs, field improvements and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth participation in baseball and softball.  Since its inception in 1999, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund has awarded grants totaling more than $10 million benefiting nearly 118,000 youth participating in more than 200 youth baseball and softball programs across the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.  For more information visit www.baseballtomorrowfund.com.