5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game

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5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game

5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field.

Bert Weiss, of "The Bert Show," led Bert's Big Bats team against Tug's Triple Threat during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. The event raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Lindsay Simmons(age 14) watches the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Hall of famer Phil Niekro (right) pitches during the Home Run Challenge, part of the 5th annualBrian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Brian McCann swings for the fences during the Home Run Challenge, part of the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Brian McCann & Fredie Freeman hug before the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Nine-year-old William Wright practices pitching before the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Brian McCann (left) autographs the back of volunteer Tristan Powell's shirt before the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Brian McCann runs the bases with Jake Russell during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Photo during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. The event raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Tyler Adams helps Courtney Hicks bat during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Brian McCann (left) & Chris Medlen high five a group of Rally Kids as they round the bases during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

D.J. Shockley (left) encourages Jake Russell as he rounds the bases during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Jerry "Tug" Cowart (left) encourages Jessie Claire Churchwell as she head towards home during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Brian McCann catches Freddie Freeman's home run during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Kelvin Mason catches a fly but falls on the fence during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research at the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013.

Freddie Freeman takes a swing during the Home Run Challenge, part of the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Aiden Bice, Dylan Sentell & Ian Bice participate in a potatoes sack race during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Brian McCann (left) & former Falcon Terrance Melton (center) share a laugh during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Fans crowd together to get Freddie Freeman's autograph during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

Former Falcons Terrance Melton & D.J. Shockley tease each other during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. Bert's Big Bats team played against Tug's Triple Threat in the event that raised funds for childhood cancer research.

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Bert Weiss, of "The Bert Show," led Bert's Big Bats team against Tug's Triple Threat during the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Foundation Celebrity Softball Game at Coolray field in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 9th, 2013. The event raised funds for childhood cancer research.

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