Mount Zion softball pitcher Ally Bruner's injury after being hit in the head by a line drive has sparked a discussion about the use of protective masks by players. Four other stories you should see ...

Which umpire mask is best? Umpire masks are an essential piece of safety equipment for calling baseball and softball games for players of all ages and skill levels. The average fastball thrown in ...

Culpeper softball pitcher Courtney Bock knows there’s a risk every time she steps on the pitching rubber. Bock, a senior, stands just 43 feet away from the opposing batter. A line drive hit back to ...