Bill Blackburn, right, leads the Del Ray Business Association softball team in shaking hands with members of the Old Town Business Association team following the May 26 game at Simpson Park.
Led by Bill Blackburn of the HomeGrown Restaurant Group, DRBA trounced Chadwick’s owner Trae Lamond’s Old Town team 21-11 in the cross-town battle to even the overall record at 2-2.
“We are thrilled to bring the John Porter Cup back to Del Ray, safe from coastal flooding at Chadwick’s,” said Blackburn of the victory and return of the trophy named for longtime Alexandria educator and Living Legend John Porter.
Mayor Justin Wilson threw out the first pitch with Josie Lawson, granddaughter of the late Vola Lawson, at home plate. Home plate umpire was the Hon. Dana Lawhorne with Sheriff Sean Casey and City Manager Jim Parajon as on-field officials.
“Huge kudos to Michelle Millben for singing the National Anthem and then playing for Old Town,” Blackburn added.
Bill Butcher of Port City Brewing Company sponsored the event with Ben Correia winning the Alexandria Little League Scholarship raffle of $1,200 with $4,000 raised overall.
Members of the Del Ray Business Association softball team pose for photo following their 21-11 victory over the Old Town Business Association May 26 at Simpson Park.