It wasn’t football, but if you were in attendance at Sahlen Field on Sunday for Micah Hyde’s first charity softball game, you probably came home feeling satisfied. Although rain was in the forecast, the skies seemed to clear just in time for current Bills players, Buffalo legends and other celebrities to compete against each other while raising money for Hyde’s IMagINe for Youth Foundation.
Before the national anthem, a moment of silence was had for Buffalo Bills superfan Pancho Billa, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer a few weeks ago. Then, head coach Sean McDermott tossed the opening pitch and the game began.
The defense ended up winning 8-7 while quarterback Josh Allen chugged a beer before receiving the home run derby championship trophy. By the end of the game, the participants had managed to raise more than $40,000 for Hyde’s foundation, all while bonding with each other and entertaining a crowd of around 2,500 people.
If you missed out on the action yesterday, feel free to check out these photos and videos from the event.
Locker room setup for @micah_hyde charity softball game down at Sahlen Field today Go #Bills pic.twitter.com/AaMFIv01YI
— billsequipment (@billsequipment) June 2, 2019
Line to get in for @micah_hyde's softball game pic.twitter.com/LqIJx1Ljlr
— Skarekrow (@Jeff_Kantrowski) June 2, 2019
Bills S Jordan Poyer warning up for the Micah Hyde Charity Softball game. pic.twitter.com/HxHzBWTNGj
— Sal Capaccio (@SalSports) June 2, 2019
A little rain wasn’t stopping the Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game at Sahlen Field in downtown Buffalo. The tarp is off and it looks like we’re starting on time. @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/m9TkadPKw2
— J.T. Messinger (@JTMessinger) June 2, 2019
Coach signing pic.twitter.com/m3yPQsTEgN
— Skarekrow (@Jeff_Kantrowski) June 2, 2019
#Bills coach Sean McDermott signs autographs during Micah Hyde’s charity softball game at Sahlen Field. pic.twitter.com/aegph8TIJq
— Vic Carucci (@viccarucci) June 2, 2019
Just about to start. Go defense pic.twitter.com/NKL3u8yqzN
— Skarekrow (@Jeff_Kantrowski) June 2, 2019
New look Wyatt Teller pic.twitter.com/McaN6l3Ale
— Skarekrow (@Jeff_Kantrowski) June 2, 2019
Tied up so far pic.twitter.com/cpgaoieaP2
— Skarekrow (@Jeff_Kantrowski) June 2, 2019
Defense takes the lead again thanks to Kyle Peko pic.twitter.com/QrfI1ShzAm
— Skarekrow (@Jeff_Kantrowski) June 2, 2019
THE NEW BASH BROS!
— Nick Filipowski (@NEWS4_NICK) June 2, 2019
Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer with back-to-back HRs!
More highlights from Hyde's Charity Softball Tournament tonight on @news4buffalo #Bills #GoBills #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/SLDTlufpGe
Not full speed, but Milano looked comfortable. Always a good thing to see pic.twitter.com/OcCYSQl6gK
— Skarekrow (@Jeff_Kantrowski) June 2, 2019
A final from Sahlen’s Field. Defense wins softball games too. Micah Hyde’s defense take the 8-7 victory over HR Derby Champ Josh Allen and the Offense. Great afternoon from the ballpark! #MicahCharitySoftball pic.twitter.com/uULO9d4cE0
— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) June 2, 2019
Definitely had fun with the team at Micah Hyde charity softball event today vibes was crazy #BillsMafia
— Dhaquille (@YFBurnna_cmh) June 2, 2019
huge thank you to my brother @micah_hyde for doin such an amazing thing for the community. what a time w the fam !! (even tho defense cheated and we couldn’t steal bases apparently) ♂️ ♂️ pic.twitter.com/jJA3fJkml7
— zay (@zayjones11) June 2, 2019
I survived being the home plate umpire for the Micah Hyde Charity softball game. Didn’t have to toss anyone so that’s a win. pic.twitter.com/jmUVEa7XWC
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) June 2, 2019
Great time at the @micah_hyde Charity Softball event today. Just as competitive on the baseball field too. #Bills pic.twitter.com/t3rVa6ArqZ
— Susan Hoeflich (@S_Hoeflich) June 2, 2019
Had an awesome time today as emcee at the @micah_hyde charity softball game! Thanks to Micah, @Lammi_Sports, and his foundation for asking me to be a part of it, and to all the #Bills fans and everyone else who attended! Lots of money raised for a great cause.
— Sal Capaccio (@SalSports) June 2, 2019
Had a great time serving as third base umpire for the @micah_hyde charity softball game today. Thanks to Micah and his foundation as well as @lammi_Sports for having me be part of this event for a great cause! #UBhornsUP pic.twitter.com/gvMErsmz9R
— Lance Leipold (@CoachLeipold) June 2, 2019
What a day at the Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game. Great showing by Bills Mafia and all the Bills players who participated! @micah_hyde @DDawkins66 #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/81i6luD9kV
— James E. LeAir II (@JLeAirII) June 2, 2019
Had a great time at @micah_hyde’s charity softball game today. Especially want to thank @onemangang97 for giving my son a memory he’ll never forget with the game worn signed glove! #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/SwWcTZGjE2
— Jimmy Ferlito (@jimmyferlito) June 2, 2019
Crushing balls (and a few brews to). The Bills ball out in front of Bills Mafia in the Micah Hyde Charity Softball game. pic.twitter.com/Wj0RFGdi6u
— James Bailey (@james_bailey15) June 2, 2019
Appreciate you guys having us! https://t.co/GaElun5Rsh
— Micah Hyde (@micah_hyde) June 3, 2019
Thank you for signing my kids footballs too. Congrats on a great day. It was so much fun. pic.twitter.com/2cLtvyN8OW
— leanne bater (@LeanneBater) June 3, 2019
— BillsBackersManayunkPA (@BBManayunk) June 3, 2019
Gooood times. pic.twitter.com/SRkbZQTaGq
— COVFEFE (@Jimgrimaldi) June 3, 2019
@micah_hyde this was such a fun event for a great cause. Thanks brodi for allowing me to be apart of a day in your foundation pic.twitter.com/ttorYSXZKg
— Dion Dawkins (@DDawkins66) June 3, 2019
Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game. @JoshAllenQB was the 2019 Codes Sock Homerun Derby Champion. #billsmafia #BuffaloBillsPride #JoshAllen pic.twitter.com/XQOPCfqqci
— Fred Kilmartin (@80fredster23) June 3, 2019
QB1 knows how to hit the deep ball. #BillsMafia | #GoBills pic.twitter.com/7Jz6uyG4rj
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) June 2, 2019
This is Josh Allen hitting a home run!
— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) June 2, 2019
This is also Josh Allen breaking an aluminum bat with his home run swing.
Serious pic.twitter.com/J4N7WQ8hw7
Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game. @JoshAllenQB was the 2019 Codes Sock Homerun Derby Champion. #billsmafia #BuffaloBillsPride #JoshAllen pic.twitter.com/XQOPCfqqci
— Fred Kilmartin (@80fredster23) June 3, 2019
We tweeted a couple of weeks ago that @horribleharry99 was like Super Man, but better. Today he proved that theory. The beautiful story and friendship between he and Pancho, continues. pic.twitter.com/TAuKuwErkJ
— BillsMafiaBabes (@BillsMafiaBabes) June 3, 2019
Home run for Pancho pic.twitter.com/WfWiWybmFx
— Harrison Phillips Fan Site (@Harrison99_site) June 3, 2019
— Stephanie Konicki Ferguson (@StephieKonicki) June 2, 2019
Bats were flying and softballs were crushed.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) June 3, 2019
Over $40,000 was raised at the @Micah_Hyde Charity Softball Game: https://t.co/z1lZla4zqC pic.twitter.com/6pNSeqNj44