San Antonio Missions to honor local schools, with Saturday fundraiser

The San Antonio Missions will host a fundraising game for Hill Country flood victims on Aug. 9 when they face the Springfield Cardinals at Nelson Wolff Stadium.

The Double-A baseball team will wear jerseys from four flood-affected high schools during the 7:05 p.m. game: Center Point, Comfort, Ingram Tom Moore and Kerrville Tivy.

Missions owner Manu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion and Basketball Hall of Famer, will throw out the first pitch to a student-athlete from one of the affected schools while wearing a jersey from that school.

The jerseys will be autographed and auctioned after the game, with proceeds benefiting the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Money also will support a partnership between the Missions, Round Rock Express, Nolan Ryan Foundation and RS3 Turf to help rebuild Ingram Little League’s flood-damaged fields.

“Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastating flooding that has impacted so many across the Texas Hill Country,” Missions President Burl Yarbrough said. “As a proud part of Central Texas, the Missions are committed to supporting our neighbors as they begin to recover and rebuild.”

The team is working with Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres on additional relief efforts involving fans nationwide. More fundraising initiatives will be announced in coming weeks.

The Missions are the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Founded in 1888, the team has won 13 Texas League championships and plays at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium.