host Father’s Day pie-eating contest

Contact: Carol K. Dumas, Regan Communications 508-420-5566 ext. 103 (w), 508-237-2235 (c) [email protected]

June 1, 2017

COTUIT, – The 2nd Annual Father’s Day Blueberry Pie Eating Contest takes place Sunday, June 18, as part of the doubleheader between League’s Cotuit Kettleers and the at Lowell Park, 10 Lowell Ave., Cotuit.

Pie-loving diehards will face off in the contest again co-sponsored by the world-famous Centerville Pie Company and the Kettleers. The contest, which will start at 4:30 p.m., will pit father-son/daughter teams against each other along the third base line as contestants race to see who can clean their pie plate first. Last year’s champion Terry Moran will return, this year, with his grandson. In addition to bragging rights, the winning team will receive prizes, including Cotuit Kettleers merchandise and two delicious Centerville Pie Company pies (a fruit and savory pie of their choice). Runners-up will take home Centerville Pie Company gift certificates.

“The best summer college baseball, the crack of wood bats, and a taste of delicious pie? That will make for a memorable Father’s Day treat. We strive to provide great family fun and it’s all free,” said Cotuit Kettleers President Paul Logan

Judges for the pie-eating contest have been plucked from the heart of the community

Cat “That Girl” Wilson, from Cape Cod Broadcasting, morning personality on Cape Country 104 FM, will call the play-by-play during the eating frenzy.

Teams of two (a total of 10 teams will compete) are now being sought for the pie-eating contest. Email [email protected] to sign up and for more information.

Pie-eating won’t end with the contest. Fans will be treated to bite-sized samples during the fifth inning of Game 2, which begins immediately after the pie-eating contest. “Baseball and pie go together like Cape Cod clams and beaches,” said Kristin Broadley, co-owner of the Centerville Pie Co. “We are delighted to sponsor this pie-eating contest and to hand out hundreds of free samples for Cape League fans at the game.”

About :

The premier collegiate summer league in the nation, the Cape Cod Baseball League attracts players from across the country, representing all college divisions to play in the 10-team loop. Tracing its roots back to 1885, the Cape League embarks this June on one of its most exciting slates to date, featuring a 44-game regular-season schedule and an action-packed postseason. Among the highlights will be the 2017 Cape League All-Star Game Saturday, July 22, at Spillane Field, home of the Wareham Gateman, and the induction of the 17th Hall of Fame class during a ceremony at the Chatham Bars Inn in November. As the league celebrates its 132st year, it counts more than 1,100 all-time alumni performing at all levels of professional baseball with a record number (297) former Cape Leaguers on Major League rosters. For more information visit www.capecodbaseball.org

About Centerville Pie Company:

The Centerville Pie Company is a Massachusetts-based pie company located on Cape Cod. Founded in 2009 by longtime friends Laurie Bowen and Kristin Broadley (“The Pie Ladies”), the local pie shop was thrust into the national spotlight shortly after they opened their doors when they were discovered by Oprah Winfrey. Pies are available at their retail location in Centerville, at The Centerville Pie Café located at Barnstable Municipal Airport, and by ordering online at centervillepies.com.