Guns vs. Hoses softball game and fireworks show raises money for Shop with a Cop

Image: Kids enjoy the bounce house as part of the festivities surrounding the 2nd Annual Guns vs. Hoses Softball Game between the Italy Police Department and the Italy Fire Department to help raise money for the Italy P.D.’s charitable Shop with a Cop program.

Kids enjoy the bounce house as part of the festivities surrounding the 2nd Annual Guns vs. Hoses Softball Game between the Italy Police Department and the Italy Fire Department to help raise money for the Italy P.D.’s charitable Shop with a Cop program. (Barry Byers)

Image: A hay ride gives fans from the community a lift to the ball field after parking was confined to the field house which allowed the kids freedom to play and stay safe.

A hay ride gives fans from the community a lift to the ball field after parking was confined to the field house which allowed the kids freedom to play and stay safe. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2013 Ellis County Cinderella Tot, Azlin Itson, helps sell women’s fashion accessories at a booth during the game.

2013 Ellis County Cinderella Tot, Azlin Itson, helps sell women’s fashion accessories at a booth during the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Buchanan competes in the homerun derby and proves he’s still got it.

Justin Buchanan competes in the homerun derby and proves he’s still got it. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rodney Guthrie participates in the homerun derby which helped raise $250.00 during the pre-game.

Rodney Guthrie participates in the homerun derby which helped raise $250.00 during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator assistant softball coach, Michael Chambers, swings for the pasture during the homerun derby.

Lady Gladiator assistant softball coach, Michael Chambers, swings for the pasture during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton has the muscle to go the distance during the homerun derby.

Chase Hamilton has the muscle to go the distance during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Avalon’s Reece Marshall takes a few swings during the homerun derby.

Avalon’s Reece Marshall takes a few swings during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Forreston’s firefighter Bobby McBride takes a mighty swing during the homerun derby.

Forreston’s firefighter Bobby McBride takes a mighty swing during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Officer Shawn Martin takes aim during the homerun derby.

Italy Police Officer Shawn Martin takes aim during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Firefighter Danny Miller has plenty of muscle while competing in the homerun derby.

Italy Firefighter Danny Miller has plenty of muscle while competing in the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Italy Police Officer Daniel Pitts tries for a pair of Ranger’s tickets during the homerun derby.

Italy Italy Police Officer Daniel Pitts tries for a pair of Ranger’s tickets during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford police Chief Carlos Phoenix takes a few pointers from teammate Brad Elliott who shows how not to field the ball.

Milford police Chief Carlos Phoenix takes a few pointers from teammate Brad Elliott who shows how not to field the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Forreston Firefighter Daniel Ballard tries his luck during the homerun derby and later hit one out of the park during the game.

Forreston Firefighter Daniel Ballard tries his luck during the homerun derby and later hit one out of the park during the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Darrin Lusk aims for those Texas Rangers’ tickets during the homerun derby.

Italy’s Darrin Lusk aims for those Texas Rangers’ tickets during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Criminal Investigator Perry Kaemmerling tries to figure out the clue to hitting one over the fence.

Criminal Investigator Perry Kaemmerling tries to figure out the clue to hitting one over the fence. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre targets the sky just beyond the left field fence during the homerun derby.

Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre targets the sky just beyond the left field fence during the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Firefighter Jackie Cate finds himself in a three-way tie after the first round of the homerun derby.

Italy Firefighter Jackie Cate finds himself in a three-way tie after the first round of the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nate Skelton joins the three-way tie after the first round of the homerun derby.

Nate Skelton joins the three-way tie after the first round of the homerun derby. (Barry Byers)

Image: Adam Sowder, representing the Italy Police Department, wins the homerun derby!

Adam Sowder, representing the Italy Police Department, wins the homerun derby! (Barry Byers)

Image: Jenna Chambers and Bryan Ward warmup for the Italy Fire Department.

Jenna Chambers and Bryan Ward warmup for the Italy Fire Department. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Chief Diron Hill greets umpires Robert Hodge and Lee Joffre during the pre-game introductions.

Italy Police Chief Diron Hill greets umpires Robert Hodge and Lee Joffre during the pre-game introductions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Fire Department’s Bobby McBride is fired up for the big game as teammates Josh Droll, Daniel Ballard and Bryan Ward pretend not to know him.

Italy Fire Department’s Bobby McBride is fired up for the big game as teammates Josh Droll, Daniel Ballard and Bryan Ward pretend not to know him. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Chief Diron Hill catches the game’s opening pitches from Ellis County District Attorney Patrick Wilson and his son.

Italy Police Chief Diron Hill catches the game’s opening pitches from Ellis County District Attorney Patrick Wilson and his son. (Barry Byers)

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