Source: FloSports
AUSTIN, Texas (June 29, 2017) — FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, announced a partnership with National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) to live-stream nine pro softball games throughout the summer on FloSoftball.com. The deal enables FloSoftball to air pro fastpitch games for the first time, as the professional league grows.
Live coverage will feature all six affiliate NPF teams, including the Beijing Shougang Eagles, the first professional international team in the league. The full list of NPF games that will air on FloSoftball include:
- July 11, 2017 — USSSA Pride vs. Texas Charge
- July 18, 2017 — Akron Racers vs. Texas Charge
- July 23, 2017 — Akron Racers vs. Scrap Yard Dawgs
- July 25, 2017 — Scrap Yard Dawgs vs. Chicago Bandits (Double Header)
- August 1, 2017 – Beijing Shougang Eagles vs. Scrap Yard Dawgs
- August 5, 2017 — Scrap Yard vs. USSSA Pride
- August 8, 2017 — Beijing Shougang Eagles vs. USSSA Pride (Double Header)
"FloSoftball's mission is to cover the best in fastpitch — from youth, club and high school up through the pro ranks," FloSoftball GM and Rights Acquisition Manager Brentt Eads said. "We're excited to partner with NPF this summer because it gives our growing softball fan base an opportunity to be part of the best the sport has to offer.
"The combination of live-streaming these events coupled with complementary content on FloSoftball.com will highlight these talented athletes both on and off the field and feed the aspirations of the next generation of players who will someday realize their own dreams of playing in the NPF."
NPF Commissioner Cheri Kempf said, "The NPF is constantly working to build our brand and reach new fans with our product and content. We realize FloSoftball has a large following of young softball players, and we look forward to exposing those players to the extraordinarily talented athletes of the NPF. The aspirations of the next generation will be fed by seeing the very best athletes compete at the highest level."
To access live coverage of the NPF professional softball games, users must sign up to become monthly or annual FloPRO subscribers on FloSoftball.com. In addition to live coverage, users can access premium softball content, including interviews, rankings, and more.
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