Tim Wakefield’s Legacy Lives On in Tahoe | Reno News

Reno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

In a heartfelt tribute at this year’s American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, the event honored the late Tim Wakefield, who played in the tournament 11 times and cherished the community. His foundation helped fund new batting cages and a pitching machine at South Lake Tahoe’s Recreation and Aquatics Center. Former Red Sox teammates John Smoltz, Kevin Millar, and Derek Lowe shared touching memories of Wakefield’s kindness and community spirit. Smoltz even took the mound to pitch to Millar, and local kids got to swing away — a perfect nod to Wakefield’s love of the game and his lasting…