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"...In their previous matchup in the annual legislative softball tournament, Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz's team defeated House Speaker Rob Vescovo's team on its way to winning the entire tournament. That tournament in April raised more than $11,000 for the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City.
This time, state Rep. Travis Fitzwater was entrusted with the roster-making duties. Fitzwater said the House team's roster isn't finished, but it will have a combination of players who have played in the annual softball game in the past. Despite their oss in April, Fitzwater remains optimistic about Saturday's matchup.
"The House team is confident because we have a loaded roster," he said.
Fitzwater said University of Missouri President Mun Choi suggested the rematch to raise money for a good cause, connect legislators outside of the session in a bipartisan fashion and have fun.
MU spokesman Christian Basi said the opportunity for the rematch arose from the legislators' enjoyment of the previous game.
"At the same time, it was an opportunity to continue raising money for good causes throughout Missouri," Basi said..."
-Excerpt from News Tribune Article by Jonathan Jain
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