By Joshua Koch
KTXT Sports Director
Following the explosion in West, Texas on Wednesday evening that killed five to fifteen people and injured hundreds. The Texas Rangers baseball organization is going to lend a helping hand.
According to the teams website, the Rangers will be accepting donations of essential items from fans two hours and up to 30 minutes before first pitch of every game during the series with the Seattle Mariners. Friday and Saturdays games begin at 7:05 p.m. with Sundays starting at 2:05 p.m.
The Rangers are asking fans to donate: diapers/wipes, new underwear, blankets, water bottles, gift cards for grocery stores or home supply stores, toiletries, sports drinks or powdered sports drinks, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, non-perishable food items, clothing of all sizes, bedding, dog and cat food. Cash donations will also be accepted and will be directed to relief efforts.
Not only will they be accepting donations but also will be holding a blood drive from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, which is located on the concourse behind the Lower Home Run Porch in the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Finally the Texas Rangers/Sportservice Food Truck will travel to West on Friday to make donations of food and water to residents.
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