
Major League Baseball and the Durham Bulls today announced that MLBx, MLB's high-energy, co-ed competition that combines the excitement of power hitting with the athleticism of defensive play, will return to Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Friday, September 18, with first pitch scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
MLBx delivers a fast-paced, high-energy twist on baseball, blending towering home runs, spectacular defensive plays and nonstop entertainment into an exciting fan experience. Four co-ed teams compete in semifinal matchups before advancing to a championship game, with every swing and catch impacting the outcome.
Each team is made up of three players: an MLB legend, an elite female player from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) or the collegiate ranks, and a collegiate baseball standout. In Durham, the collegiate players will represent four of North Carolina's premier baseball programs: North Carolina, Duke, NC State and East Carolina.
The first player confirmed for the Durham event is former Durham Bull, World Series Champion and World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. Additional MLB legends, AUSL stars and collegiate standouts will be announced throughout the summer.