 For some, the summer months are best enjoyed outdoors, but most people can agree that there is no better place to spend a Friday night in July, other than the ballpark. The Wounded Warrior Amplity softball team paid a visit to Mills Baseball Field this evening. Sarah Winkelman has more on that story. Bats, softballs, veterans, and a whole lot of cheering filled Mills Field earlier tonight when the Wounded Warriors softball team came into town. Normally during this time of year there is a softball tournament, but these guests made this one extra special. We have a non-profit that's called This One's for Hop Inc. It's an honor of my father who passed away 18 years ago. And we've run the softball tournament at CIS Memorial, it's known as the Hopper Tournament. And we wanted to do something different. We wanted to do something where we can make an impact in people's lives and the Wounded Warrior Amplity softball team hadn't been to Minnesota in a while. Reached out to them and here we are. The team wanted to play in the tournament, but also took the time to run some extra bases with members of the Miracle League teams. Designed for those who are physically or mentally disabled, the field is on level artificial turf so that all participants can swing away safely. What we try to do is inspire these kids and let them know, you know, you can have fun in life and you can be all that you can be. Their message, and I've heard it a couple times this week, is life without a limb is limitless. She looked at the things that they sacrificed so that all of us get to do the things that we're doing right now, and it gets my heart. After a fun afternoon at Miracle League Field, members of the Wounded Warrior Amplity softball team prepared for their first ever game in Brainerd. The team wasn't the only one with prep work, however. Eric and his team have been working on the event for over a year, with the help of nearly 60 volunteers. It's a community event, you know, to celebrate veterans act of military and these want to wear Amplity softball team guys. The team was grateful for the open arms that the community demonstrated while welcoming them to the area. It's a heartwarming feeling because what we try to do is show individuals that regardless of whatever limitations you have that you can push through it and you never quit. Fans came from all over northern Minnesota to see the Wounded Warrior Amplity softball team in action. It was a bases loaded kind of night. Joining in Brainerd, Sarah Winkleman, Lakeland News. There are plans to discuss if it will be possible to continue this patriotic night in the future and make it an annual event. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.