Volusia County Fire Rescue wins charity softball game against Sheriff's Office
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Volusia County Fire Rescue triumphed over the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in their inaugural charity softball game at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on July 22. The game raised over $70,000 for the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Volusia Sheriff's Youth Foundation. Firefighter Branton Strickland was a standout, driving in eight runs with two home runs. The Fire led significantly throughout the game, finishing with a score of 26-6, having outhit the Sheriff's Office 32 to 9. Both organizations are planning a potential rematch in 2027.
- •The event raised more than $70,000 for local charities.
- •The final score was Volusia County Fire 26, Sheriff's Office 6.
- •Branton Strickland recorded eight RBIs, including two home runs.
- •Over 30 hits were recorded by the Fire team compared to just nine by the Sheriff's Office.
- •Plans for a potential rematch in 2027 were discussed.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Volusia County Fire beats Sheriff's Office in 1st charity softball game
"Volusia County Fire Rescue defeated the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in a charity softball game that raised $70,000 on July 22.
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