U.S. Army Soldiers face off against Romanian National Team in Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game

By Pfc. Andrew WashMay 13, 2019

U.S. Army Soldiers face off against Romanian National Team in baseball game
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Soldiers pose for a team photo after participating in the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game at Farul Stadium, Constanta, May 11, 2019. This yearly face off between the U.S. and Romania builds trust with the Romanian communit... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Soldiers face off against Romanian National Team in baseball game
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Romanian girl sings the American National Anthem before the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game between U.S. Army Soldiers and Romanian National Baseball Team at Farul Stadium, Constanta, May 11, 2019. The game was a way to support co... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Soldiers face off against Romanian National Team in baseball game
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Romanian baseball players warm up for their game against U.S. Army Soldiers at the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game at Farul Stadium, Constanta, May 11, 2019. Army Soldiers stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base volunteered to par... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Soldiers face off against Romanian National Team in baseball game
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Soldier, Spc. Tommy Kennedy, 1442nd Firefighters, stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, batter for the U.S. Army volunteer baseball team, hits a single during the the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game between U... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Soldiers face off against Romanian National Team in baseball game
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Soldier, Chaplain's Assistant Spc. Phillip Sherouse, 108th Chaplain Detachment, stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, catches a throw to first base to end the inning at the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game bet... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

CONSTANTA, Romania-- U.S. Army Soldiers faced off in the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game at the Farul Stadium in Constanta, Romania, May 11, 2019.

The American Army team, comprised of volunteers, played against the Romanian National Baseball Team.

Staff Sgt. Casee Williams, 1440th Firefighters, Michigan Army National Guard, stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, said that he had never played baseball before but decided to participate in the game for "the comradery and the cohesion amongst ourselves and the Romanian people."

Both teams wore the number "42" on their jerseys to honor Jackie Robinson. This yearly tradition, coordinated by the U.S. Embassy in Romania, helps fortify bonds and community relationships with the Romanian people.