Washington Nationals announce celebrity participants for third annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic

Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

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

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