Saints Challenged By Vampires

30 January 2010

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Twighlight Vampires Challenge Saints to Baseball Battle

The baseball-loving stars of Twilight have challenged members of the 2010 Super Bowl-bound New Orleans Saints to a sporting showdown to raise cash for the Haiti earthquake relief efforts.

Actor Peter Facinelli, who plays vampire patriarch Carlisle Cullen in the film franchise, will lead a team of co-stars and crew against American footballers on the Saints roster in the 20 March (10) baseball battle.

Twilight stars Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz and Tyson Houseman will also take part in the challenge, which will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the American Red Cross and Hopefor Haiti Now.

The Blood Center will host a blood drive during the event.

Facinelli admits he has become a big baseball fan after learning how toplay the game for the first Twilight film.

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