Husky Softball Hosts MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Sunday

Boys and girls between the ages of 7-14 can test their baseball and softball skills at Husky Softball Stadium during the 2010 Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run skills competition on Sunday, May 2.

The competition, which will take place following the No. 1 Husky softball team's game against Oregon State, gives kids the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities along with a chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2010 MLB All-Star Game in Anaheim, Calif.

The competition is free and tickets to the softball game are not required for participation. Competition will take place in four age divisions, including the 7-8 year-old division, the 8-9 year-old division, 11-12 and 13-14 year-old divisions.

Age is determined as of July 17, 2010 and a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismal record for age verification must be provided.

Registration takes place starting at 2:30 p.m. with competition starting at 3 p.m., or 30 minutes following the Washington-Oregon State game should it extend past 3 p.m.

To register and for more information, email huskysoftball@ica.washington.edu or call (206) 543-6072.