Take me out to the ballgame and what a great evening it was!  On Friday evening, July 25, more than 70 children, foster parents and staff enjoyed a tour of the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, an autograph session and a winning game.  Everyone enjoyed Papa John’s pizza and soda during the game.

This exciting game included Billy Butler’s pinch two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning for the Royals’ 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians for their fourth straight win.

Children served in KVC foster care enjoy the Royals game.

This wonderful evening will be remembered whenever the children wear their t-shirts and sunglasses and use their baseball shaped drawstring bags.

Thank you, James Shields, the Kansas City Royals and KCP&L for a memorable experience.

Check out this article on MLB.com about James Shields’ initiatives to help increase awareness about foster care in the Kansas City community.