Judell Anderson, executive director of AASP-MN, stated, "The event was a great way to get fellow AASP-MN members and their families together for a night of fun and relaxation. It was a hit!"

Before the game, AASP-MN member Carl Thomas of Lancer Service Auto Care invited his peers to a tailgate party at his shop, where he also provided them with free parking for the game. Although the Saints dominated the early innings with a six-run lead, they ultimately lost the game to the Wichita Wingnuts with a final score of 10-8.