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The Washington Nationals today announced the celebrities who will participate in the third annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic (WWCSC) following the 1:35 p.m. Nationals-Phillies game on Sunday, September 15.
The celebrity participants will play alongside the extraordinary athletes of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST), who travel the country competing against able-bodied opponents. The team proves that life without a limb is limitless, and that the road to recovery – no matter how long – can lead to a full and satisfying life for veterans and their families.
This year’s WWCSC will include the following participants from across television, film, sports and the military*:
| Brian Dietzan | NCIS |
| Sakina Jaffrey | House of Cards |
| Katie Ledecky | Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder, USA Swimming |
| Omar Benson Miller | CSI: Miami |
| Luke Russert | Correspondent, NBC News |
| Admiral Sandy Winnefeld | Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
They will join representatives from the Nationals and team broadcast affiliates, including*:
| Chelsey Desmond | Wife of Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond |
| Jill Hairston | Wife of Nationals outfielder Scott Hairston |
| Dave Jageler | Nationals Radio Announcer |
| Randy Knorr | Nationals Bench Coach |
| Jennifer LaRoche | Wife of Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche |
| F.P. Santangelo | Color Analyst, MASN |
| Charlie Slowes | Nationals Radio Announcer |
| Tony Tarasco | Nationals First Base Coach |
Fans who wish to attend the free postgame event must have a valid ticket for the September 15 Nationals-Phillies game, which are on sale through a special ticket link at nationals.com/celebritysoftball. For each ticket purchased through the link, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the WWAST. Tickets will also be available at the box office.
* Celebrity players are subject to change at any time