The Baltimore Ravens continued to showcase their value for off-the-field charity work on Sunday. Tight end Isaiah Likely did his part, hosting the Charity Softball Slam at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds, a Baltimore Orioles minor league affiliate. All the proceeds benefited Special Olympics Maryland, a nonprofit organization in the Baltimore County area.
The event consisted of a Home Run Derby and a game between Ravens players on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. Multiple players had standout days, and the event treated fans to a fun game of softball and a chance to donate money to a good cause.
Ravens prove they’re more than just football players in charity softball game
Long snapper Nick Moore showcased his baseball skills, putting on a show and winning the Home Run Derby to open up the day. The 32-year-old had an advantage over his teammates with professional baseball experience. Moore played minor league baseball with the Boston Red Sox organization earlier in his sporting career before landing with the Ravens in 2020. However, he wasn’t the star of the show in the game that day.
By the time the final out was made, the offensive side out-performed the defense in an 11-5 win, earning bragging rights over their teammates as they gear up for the 2025 season.
After the game, Ravens players were asked who they thought was the MVP, and most gave that honor to recently extended wide receiver and special teamer Tylan Wallace. He blasted two home runs in the game to help propel the Ravens offense to the win over their defensive counterparts. Second-year quarterback Devin Leary also earned high praise from his teammates, as he added a home run of his own to boost the offense’s onslaught in the victory.
Other participants on the offense’s squad included Keaton Mitchell, who flashed his speed with a triple, Charlie Kolar, Devontez Walker, and Malik Cunningham. The defensive squad featured the likes of Trenton Simpson, Tavius Robinson, Aeneas Peebles, and Beau Brade.
Likely and his teammates were more than happy with the event, highlighting what makes the relationship within the team so strong.
“It’s everything we preach. We tell you guys every day that the locker room is more like a brotherhood to us. And that shows by having them come out of their day on a day off when they know they have work tomorrow and come out, run around, excite the fans, and help me host an event.”
While it wasn’t the prettiest game, those who participated showed out for a good cause and gave many fans a day to remember. Both before and after the festivities, players stuck around to sign autographs and meet the fans that root them on every Sunday.