Beloved local Special Olympics softball team, the Bashers, played annual community game in Malden

Special to the Advocate

The Bashers, a beloved Special Olympics softball team, was established more than three decades ago. The team is run by Triangle, Inc., a Malden-based nonprofit that has been serving people with disabilities and their families since 1971. On Thursday the Bashers wore their white and blue team jerseys as they played in their annual community game at Amerige Park. This year’s Bashers team has over 30 players, both men and women, who are mostly Triangle program participants. The players range in age from about 25 to over 60 years old. All abilities are welcome to play.

Every spring and summer, the Bashers come together for weekly practices, an annual community scrimmage and the Massachusetts Special Olympics August Tournament. In 2023, the Bashers brought home the gold at the annual Special Olympics tournament. Last year, in 2024, the team won the silver. They’re now gearing up for the 2025 Special Olympics tournament this weekend.