TORONTO -- Ronda Ashenfelter has been named the winner of the 2016 Honorary Bat Girl Contest for the Texas Rangers. The contest recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer, and who demonstrate a commitment to supporting the fight against the disease.
Ashenfelter was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer in September 2011. Baseball has been Ashenfelter's release, and her husband, Channing, purchased season tickets last season so that the two of them could enjoy every Rangers home game. Throughout the process, Ashenfelter has been reminded of the various life lessons that come with the game, including getting back up and moving forward.