BATTER UP! Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game returns, 1010 WINS' Juliet Papa emcees

Joe Torre and other players at the 2016 Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game in East Hampton
Joe Torre and other players at the 2016 Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game in East Hampton. Photo credit Juliet Papa

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (1010 WINS) -- Celebs and creatives will once again hit the field for the 74th Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game in East Hampton this Saturday, with 1010 WINS reporter Juliet Papa returning as emcee.

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The annual game at Herrick Park brings together actors, writers and other personalities to benefit local charities. Batting practice is at 12:30 p.m. before the 2 p.m. game.

This year’s roster includes actor Jerry O’Connell, author and Daily News columnist Mike Lupica, author and New Yorker writer Ken Auletta, actor Adam Pally, media executive Mosheh Oinounou, author Carl Bernstein, actress Lori Singer, fashion designer and TV personality Leah McSweeney, WCBS-TV weathercaster Lonnie Quinn, WCBS-TV anchor Chris Wragge and more.

Papa will be joined in the broadcast booth by WEHM's DJ Anthony and scorekeeper Josh Brandman.

The suggested donation is $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, the Phoenix House Academy of Long Island, East End Hospice and The Retreat.

Juliet Papa and former President Bill Clinton at the 2019 game
Juliet Papa and former President Bill Clinton at the 2019 game. Photo credit Juliet Papa
Featured Image Photo Credit: Juliet Papa