Gilbert's own Cactus Yards is rolling out the welcome mat for young baseball and softball enthusiasts with a sweet deal: showcase your skills and you could find yourself heading to the MLB 2025 World Series, with all the major expenses paid. The town's free local MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition, which takes place on May 15 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, is calling for players aged 7-14 to take part, which could lead to a grand sports adventure.
Kids with a knack for pitching, swinging, or sprinting can sign up to put their talent on display and score points, with top performers advancing to the next rounds of the competition, all with the hope of ending up at this year's MLB World Series. According to an announcement, the top talents from the Cactus Yards event will progress to the Team Championship round at various MLB and MILB ballparks across North America.
On offer are rewards that would make any baseball fan green with envy: an all-expenses-paid trip for the victor and a guardian to the MLB World Series, a complimentary 2025 MLB.tv subscription, discounts on MLB-licensed merch, and what's been teasingly described as "so much more". There's also exclusive access to virtual and in-person youth baseball and softball programs, lining up as an attractive boon for those making the cut.
Those interested in joining the fray can head to the town's website for the details y on how to sign up. Gather your mitts and bats, young sluggers and pitchers, this might be your chance to step onto a bigger stage. Remember, it’s only open to kids aged 7-14 and the competition looks to be as fierce as it is rewarding.
