Our local Knights of Columbus is hosting a Pitch Hit Run competition this Sunday, 5/22, at Illing from 1:30 to 6:00.

Pitch Hit & Run"' is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball@. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.

Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2016 MLW" All-Star Game.

The individual Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each division age group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition.

All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration}waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition, please contact your Local Coordinator - Tony DeMarco at 860-288-7636.