Keeper of The Game, Diamond Dreams partnering for charity bowling event

Baltimore Orioles slugger Chris Davis, other MLB players scheduled to appear

FRISCO, Texas – The Keeper of The Game Foundation and Diamond Dreams are teaming together for a star-studded charity bowling event on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6-9 p.m. at Strikz Entertainment.

Among the special guests scheduled to appear are Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, pitcher Logan Verrett and Hitting Coach Scott Coolbaugh; Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Michael Young, pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez and prospect Reed Garrett; Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen; Kansas City Royals outfielder/third baseman Hunter Dozier; Milwaukee Brewers third-round draft pick Nash Walters; MLB veteran Craig Gentry; Frisco RoughRiders Manager Joe Mikulik; former MLB player Chris Michalak; former MLB coach Jackie Moore; and Detroit Lions long snapper Jimmy Landes.

The emcee for the evening will be John Clemens of the RoughRiders.

The event will take place in Strikz’ private Rose Room and be limited to 12 lanes. Each lane can accommodate up to four bowlers and two additional guests (six total). Celebrity bowlers will be rotating between lanes. Food, drinks, shoe rentals and gift bags are included. Lanes are available to be purchased for $900. To secure a lane, click HERE. 

Money raised will go directly toward the Mike Coolbaugh Scholarship fund, and Keeper of The Game’s local and national programming.

“Two organizations with great purpose and passion for the community will come together for a fun evening to help raise support and awareness in memory of Mike Coolbaugh, while working hard to raise money for kids and young adults with special needs and disabilities in and around baseball,” Keeper of The Game Founder and Diamond Dreams Board Member James Vilade said.

Added Scott Coolbaugh: “It was 10 years ago that we started Diamond Dreams to honor and recognize the life of my brother, Mike, who served baseball and the community with all his heart. We are thankful for the MLB players and coaches, and everyone behind the scenes that make the Diamond Dreams and Keeper of The Game organizations go. It is important to us to always remember the community and to embrace the mission to serve others.”

In addition to the bowling festivities, raffle tickets and silent auctions for MLB autographs and memorabilia will be available.

For questions about the event, email info@keeperofthegame.org. Strikz Entertainment is located at 8789 Lebanon Road in Frisco, Texas.

To find out more information about Keeper of The Game, click here. To learn more about Diamond Dreams, click here.