Smile
The National Capital Region Air Force softball team poses for a team photo before playing in the preliminary round of the Armed Services Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. The team won both games that day, but the second day of the tournament was postponed to a later date in June due to weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
I'll take that
Staff Sgt. Ralph Danforth, National Capital Region Air Force softball team member, makes a leaping catch at the wall during the preliminary round of the Armed Forces Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. The Air Force team won both games, putting themselves in first place heading into the final day of the preliminary round of the tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
Bye Bye
Senior Airman Micah Kellogg, National Capital Region Air Force softball team member, hits a home run during the preliminary round of the Armed Services Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. The Air Force team defeated the Army team 16 to 15 in their first game of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
Stretch
Staff Sgt. Monica Rodriguez, National Capital Region Air Force softball team member, catches a ball during the team’s opening game of the preliminary round of the Armed Forces Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. The team went 2-0 following the first day of the tournament with two more upcoming games in June. The top two teams will play in the championship scheduled for July 13 at Nationals Park as part of MLB’s All-Star Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
Victory
Members of the National Capital Region Air Force softball team congratulate Senior Airman Branden Lombardo after he hit a home run to beat team Army in their first game of the preliminary round of the Armed Services Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. The Air Force team is in first place of the tournament after the first day of the preliminary round with the championship scheduled for July 13 at Nationals Park as part of MLB’s All-Star Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
Way Gone
Staff Sgt. Ralph Danforth, National Capital Region Air Force softball team member, clubs a home run during the team’s second game of the preliminary round of the Armed Services Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. The Armed Services Classic is an inaugural tournament with teams from all five military branches battling for the championship scheduled for July 13 at Nationals Park as part of MLB’s All-Star Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
On-Deck Circle
An on-deck circle featuring all five military braches is displayed during the preliminary round of the Armed Services Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. The tournament featured National Capital Region military members battling for the chance to play in the championship scheduled for July 13 at Nationals Park as part of MLB’s All-Star Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
By Christopher Hurd / Published June 4, 2018
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.,
The National Capital Region Air Force softball team won their first two games during the preliminary round of the Armed Services Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. They beat team Army 16-15 and team Coast Guard 25-10 to vault into first place after the opening day. The second day of the tournament was postponed to a later date in June due to weather. The Armed Services Classic is an inaugural tournament with teams from all five military branches battling for the championship scheduled for July 13 at Nationals Park as part of MLB's All-Star Week.
