10/10/2015 - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS (PLYMOUTH COUNTY) - On Saturday, October 10, 2015 the Brockton Firefighters Local #144 held their annual Softball Tournament for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For the second year in a row, the tournament was held at Campanelli Stadium, home of the Brockton Rox, a Future Collegiate Baseball League team. Ten teams participated in this years tournament. Teams were made up of firefighters, police officers, and DPW employees, among others. Games were played at several local fields, including the professional field at Campanelli Stadium. Each team was guaranteed at least one game in the stadium. The team from the Brockton DPW reigned victorious in this years tournament. Quincy Fire's team came in second place, while a team from Brockton Fire took third. The tournament raised around $3500 for MDA in the day long tournament. The Brockton Firefighters Pipes and Drums band started off the pre-game festivities, followed by the the singing of the National Anthem by Miss Taunton. MDA Goodwill Ambassador David Corley threw out the first pitch to kick-off the festivities.
