Calling all future MLB stars – it's time to pitch, hit, and run your way to the big leagues! Young baseball and softball enthusiasts get ready to step up to the plate as the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition, presented by MLB Network, invites kids aged 7 to 14 to showcase their skills. The local competition is heating up at Rio Vista Recreation Center on July 13 with free entry for all participants.
Held from 8 am to 11 am at 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, this is the chance for youngsters, looking to make their mark, swinging for the fences. Engaging in three levels of thrilling competition, the stakes are as high as the excitement, culminating in a shot at the National Finals during the MLB World Series. Wearing cleats, children dreaming of the big time will have their prowess tested in pitching, hitting, and running.
For the detail-oriented parent or the eager young athlete, more information is readily available. Interested parties should aim their web browsers to the Peoria city website or take a more direct approach by emailing [email protected], according to information obtained from www.peoriaaz.gov/youthsports (Special Events).
Remember, registration is completely free, but don't let the cost-free nature fool you; this is a high-quality event backed by the prestige of MLB. As past participants have shown, this is where legends can get their start, and with the MLB World Series glory awaiting, one can only imagine the pressure and excitement these kids will be feeling as they take their first step toward baseball stardom.
