SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State baseball will be collecting shoe and clothing donations to benefit Springfield youth Saturday, Dec. 3. Collections will be made between 12-3 p.m. at the Bill Rowe Indoor Training Facility (955 E Trafficway in Springfield).

All shoe sizes are appreciated, with men's size 8-11 and women's 7-10 most in need. Donations of winter clothes and cash will also be accepted.

Each individual who donates will receive a ticket voucher to attend a Bears baseball game at Hammons Field in the spring.

For those who would like to donate but are unable to drop off on Dec. 3, pickup can be arranged by emailing Missouri State pitcher Eric Loomis at loomis123@live.missouristate.edu.