Kansas City Diamonds, Florida Vibe, and New York Rise Conclude KC Pro Softball Showcase

The Florida Vibe closed out the KC Pro Softball Series with two wins on Friday, June 13, at Blue Valley Northwest High School. In Game 5 of the showcase, the Vibe defeated the New York Rise, 11-7, in a high-scoring matchup. The Vibe followed up with a 4-0 shutout victory in the final game of the event.

The three-day showcase featured the Kansas City Diamonds, Florida Vibe, and New York Rise—three professional fastpitch teams playing a six-game series from June 11–13. The event was led by former Kansas City Royals All-Star Billy Butler, who coached the new local team, the KC Diamonds.

The series gave Kansas City softball fans a chance to see top-level play and former Division I athletes. Organizers hope the turnout will help support bringing a permanent pro softball team to the metro in the future.

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