Former Cubs, Sox stars to play charity game in Schaumburg

Former Chicago White Sox manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillen, right, and outfielder Jermaine Dye will be among the players taking the field at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg later this year for a charity softball event. Associated Press File Photo

Former Chicago Cubs and White Sox stars including Ozzie Guillen, Jermaine Dye, Lee Smith and Bill Madlock, will take the field at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg later this year for a charity softball event.

The Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Softball Challenge presented by Cumulus Radio Chicago returns to Schaumburg after a one-year hiatus at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, to benefit local charities.

Tickets for the event start at $20 for a box seat, with VIP tickets available for $50, and include a postgame picnic and gift.

Prior to the game, kids will have the opportunity to take part in an on-field baseball skills clinic hosted by the Bulls/Sox Academy. The clinic will begin at noon and includes instruction in batting, fielding and baserunning.

A spot in the Kids Clinic can be purchased in conjunction with either a box seat ($75) or a VIP ticket ($105). Space is limited.

Other former Cubs players scheduled to attend include Carlos Zambrano, Jon Lieber, Gary Matthews Jr., Brian McRae, Jerome Walton, Cliff Floyd, Adam Greenberg, Corey Patterson and Mike Remlinger.

Ex-South Siders expected include Jon Garland, Freddy Garcia, Joe Crede, Greg Walker, Carlos Lee, Ray Durham, Scott Podsednik, Carl Everett, Mike Huff, Dan Pasqua and Timo Perez.

Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone at (847) 461-3695, or by visiting the Boomers box office at 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information on the 2016 LAP Chicago All-Star Softball Challenge, including details on how to become a sponsor of the event, contact lapallstar@gmail.com.