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Softball Game to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence

The 10th annual Cops for the Cause charity softball game is at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Bright House Field. Proceeds benefit the children of Deanna Mendoza, a victim of domestic violence.

Regardless of the outcome, the winner of the 10th annual Cops for the Cause charity softball game will not be either team on the field.

Proceeds from the game benefit the children of Deanna Mendoza, a victim of domestic violence, who was found killed in a murder-suicide in January near Carrollwood.

Mendoza worked as a dispatch trainer for the Tampa Police Department since 2009. She had three children, Ricky, Cristina and Cailee.

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Players made up of Clearwater and Largo Police officers will take on a team comprised of Tampa Police players at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Bright House Field.

After the softball game, the Threshers play the Tampa Yankees.

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If you go:

What: 10th annual Cops for the Cause charity softball game

When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27

Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road

Tickets: $17.50 and include all you can eat and drink on certain items from 5-8 p.m. They can be purchased at the gate or in advance. Call 727-562-4304.

Donations: Address to “Cops for the Cause” 2519 McMullen Booth Rd., Suite 510-287, Clearwater, FL, 33761. Visit copsforthecause.org.

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