The Time Warner Cable Triple Play Championship Tournament kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 12:30 p.m. ET at the South Shore Babe Ruth League Complex in Tottenville, N.Y. WWE Superstars Matt Striker™ and Tommy Dreamer™ will throw out the ceremonial first pitches followed by an autograph signing at the Time Warner Cable tent. This will be Dreamer's first appearance at the tournament while Striker returns following his successful visit in 2007.
 
Two teams representing each of the following leagues will be on hand for the opening ceremonies of the double-elimination tournament: the Great Kills Babe Ruth League, the Verrazano Babe Ruth League, the Mid Island Babe Ruth League, the West Shore Babe Ruth League and the South Shore Babe Ruth League.
 
The Time Warner Cable Triple Play Championship Tournament was named the recipient of the ESPN Good Sports Award earlier this year. The award, presented by the Association of Cable Communicators, recognized a project that generates outstanding community involvement through education and athletics.
 
Opening day games and ceremonies will be taped and aired live on Time Warner Cable's local channel SI76, channel 76, at 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The championship game slated for Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Shore Babe Ruth League will air live as well.