Sometime between May 25 and 31 the pitching machine and baseballs were removed from the batting cage at the Drayton ball diamond.
Because the lock to the batting cage was untouched it was initially thought someone may have “borrowed” the equipment, states a press release from Drayton Moorefield Minor Softball (DMMS).
However, closer inspection revealed the cage fence had been carefully cut and the incident has now been reported to the Wellington County OPP.
The pitching machine is the property of Drayton Moorefield Minor Softball. The organization notes many young athletes are dependant on the use of that machine for practice and improvement of their game.
“Our organization is not cash wealthy as we try to match our registrations for the year with the anticipated costs of the year. To replace the batting machine could cost our organization $2,500 to $3,000, an average of $30 per player.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
In the event the machine isn’t recovered, DMMS is asking the community to help replace the machine with cash donations (contact Barb Driscoll at 519-638-3252 or barb@driscollfarms.ca).
