Eastside Reds end Westside Giants' winning streak in Klutho Park's annual Fourth of July game
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For the 18th year running, residents of the Springfield neighborhood gathered for their beloved Fourth of July tradition: a community baseball game that pits the Eastside Reds against the Westside Giants.
This year's game opened with a ceremonial first pitch by Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
'It shows you what kind of community we have in this beautiful town of ours,' said Sheriff Waters.
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Adding to the nostalgic charm of the game, players took the field using vintage-style bats, gloves, and uniforms—keeping the spirit of old-time baseball alive in the heart of Jacksonville.
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'The Westside Giants have a 3-year streak on the East Side Reds,' said Michael Haskins, Executive Director of Springfield Preservation and Revitalization. 'So Eastside is looking to prove themselves because it's been a minute.'
And prove themselves they did. The Eastside Reds broke the Giants' winning streak, taking the game with a final score of 8 to 6.
The friendly rivalry continues to unite Historic Springfield, one pitch at a time.
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