LeSean McCoy is a “home run threat” on the football field. On June 13, the Buffalo Bills running back is going to a home run threat on the baseball diamond as well when the running back hosts his 3rd Annual Charity Softball Game at Frontier Field in Rochester, New York. Since 2010, McCoy has hosted two other softball games in Pennsylvania and this year he’ll bring the game to Western New York.

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Gates open at 5 p.m. and a homerun derby will take place at 6 p.m. The softball game itself will start at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go to Shades of Greatness, Inc., the LeSean McCoy Foundation.

The LeSean McCoy Foundation raises funds and awareness for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). McCoy’s grandmother, Maryann Branch, suffered from ALS. Below is a message from McCoy on why raising money to eradicate ALS is so important to him.

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In addition to the softball game, McCoy has hosted a charity bowling event and commissioned the foundation to participate in ALS Walks, as well as assist ALS families in a variety of ways.

In addition to McCoy, Sammy Watkins, Cordy Glenn, EJ Manuel, Cyrus Kouandjio, Chris Gragg, Jerome Felton and Boobie Dixon will be participating in the softball game. Newer additions to the event are Matt Cassel, Marcus Easley, Ritchie Incognito, Fred Jackson, Cyril Richardson, Kraig Urbik and Eric Wood.

The latest additions to the homerun derby and game include Bills head coach Rex Ryan, MarQueis Gray, Percy Harvin, Seantrel Henderson, Chris Hogan and Tyrod Taylor.

Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the event.

Tickets for the game cost $15 and $20. Suites can also be purchased at the event. A group of 16 can use a suite for $750 and a group of 10 can use a suite for $600. VIP packages are also available for the event.

Tickets can be purchased here: LeSean McCoy Charity Softball Game Tickets or by calling (585) 423-9464.

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