Baseball Stars Honor Veterans in Bakersfield | Bakersfield News

Two-time World Series champ Rick Dempsey brought his star power to Bakersfield for a heartfelt Baseball Night benefiting local veterans, hosted by former MLB pitcher Rick Sawyer. The evening featured dinner, raffles, and auctions—all raising funds for the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery, a tribute to military service through art. With roots in the community and deep respect for those who’ve served, this event proved sports can unite people for a greater purpose: honoring sacrifice and building lasting connection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97bba7efc620b811