Police Playing Charity Softball Against New England Patriots in Haverhill June 10

Haverhill Police officers faced off against past and present New England Patriots during the 2017 softball game. (Courtesy photograph)

Haverhill Police officers faced off against past and present New England Patriots during the 2017 softball game. (Courtesy photograph)

Members of the Haverhill Police Department are preparing to face off against New England Patriots all-star players in a charity softball game on Sunday, June 10 at Trinity Stadium.

Steve DeOssie played in the 2017 game. (Courtesy photograph)

Officer James Keenan of the Haverhill Police Relief Association was tight-lipped about which Pats are taking part, but tells WHAV the home team is well-suited to challenge them. Police players hitting the field include Jared Brady, Justin Graham, Carlos Arriaga and Brittney Birch. Officer Eric MacKinnon serves as team captain. Nicole Donnelly will be behind the plate and Tiffany Maldonado and her crew are working the grill.

NFL standouts Rob Gronkowski, Rob Ninkovich, Steve DeOssie, Fred Smerlas and Andre Tippett have participated in previous games, Keenan said.

Attendees are invited to enjoy a cookout during the game, which kicks off at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and available at the door.