Jennie Finch Classic highlights softball’s rise

The New Orleans Youth Academy is participating in the Jennie Finch Classic leading up to the the 89th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX. The tournament takes place in Washington D.C. and consists of eight teams of women ages 17 and under from MLB youth academies. The event is named after Olympic Gold Medal winner Jennie Finch, who is the MLB youth softball ambassador. Tournament participants will also attend All-Star Week events, including the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday night.