{
  "id": 13712180,
  "title": "Athletes play annual 100-inning baseball game in Quincy for ALS research",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/athletes-play-annual-100-inning-baseball-game-in-quincy-for-als",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:17:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/athletes-play-annual-100-inning-185512528.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 23rd annual \"100 Innings of Baseball\" baseball game commenced Saturday morning at Adams Park, engaging numerous athletes in support of a noble cause. Since its inception in 2004, the game has been instrumental in raising funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research. Brett Rudy, a player from the inaugural year, revealed that the event initially generated $100,000.\n\nALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a debilitating and progressive neurodegenerative disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that nearly 35,000 individuals in the United States currently live with ALS. The Angel Fund for ALS Research organizes this event annually.\n\nRich Kennedy, president of the nonprofit, was diagnosed with ALS a decade ago. He passionately conveys the grim nature of the disease: \"ALS is horrible. Your brain stays intact while your body gradually deteriorates and falls apart.\" Kennedy is actively advocating for increased research efforts, hoping for future breakthroughs that can provide more answers than questions.\n\nKennedy's personal tragedy includes losing both his father and younger brother to ALS at the ages of 28 and 30, respectively. Walter Bentson, another key organizer for the Angel Fund, was diagnosed with ALS in 1999. Despite his condition, Bentson is immensely proud to contribute to the game, stating, \"For some unknown reason, I’m still around and want to give back so I’m proud of this game.\"\n\nBaseball players from across Massachusetts enthusiastically participate in this grueling event; some have played continuously for up to 36 hours. Player Patrick Keady acknowledges the physical toll but remains appreciative of the efforts led by Walter and Rich, who remain present throughout the entire game. Over the past two decades, the 100-inning baseball game has successfully raised over $1 million. This story is ongoing, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.",
  "summary": "The 23rd annual “100 Innings of Baseball” kicked off Saturday morning at Adams Park with dozens of athletes participating for a good cause.",
  "key_points": [
    "23rd annual 100 Innings of Baseball game raises funds for ALS research",
    "ALS affects nearly 35,000 people in the U.S., causing progressive deterioration",
    "Game has raised over $1 million in 20 years, organized by Angel Fund"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}