Des Plaines Park District Pitch, Hit & Run Winners Move on to Sectionals

The Des Plaines Park District hosted a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition on April 28 from noon to 3:00pm at West Park, 651 South Wolf Road. The Pitch, Hit & Run challenge provides children, ages 7-14, with an opportunity to compete in an event that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Over forty boys and girls participated. In the PITCH challenge, a competitor has six chances to throw strikes at a target over home plate. In the HIT challenge, a competitor bats from a tee for distance and accuracy. In the RUN challenge, a competitor sprints from second base, around third, and across home plate for time. 

Girls and boys were divided into four age divisions 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14. Winners were recognized in each of the three individual categories and overall age group champions were named based on their composite scores. In the Girls Division, the Overall Champions were: Ages 7/8: Samantha Washkevich, Chicago; Ages 9/10: Lethrese Rosete, Des Plaines; Ages, 11/12: Sara Engel, Des Plaines; and Ages 13/14: Alyssa Makuch, Mt. Prospect. In the Boys Division the Overall Champions were: Ages 7/8: Danny McInerney, Des Plaines; Ages 9/10: Evan Anaya, Des Plaines; Ages 11/12: Ray Ure, Des Plaines; and Ages 13/14: Craig Rowland, Batavia. 

The winners now advance to the Sectional Competition held on Sunday, May 19, at noon in Poynor Park in St. Charles, IL. A complete list of winners in each of the three individual categories is available at www.DPParks.org 

For more information about programs, classes, and events at the Des Plaines Park District, call 847-391-5700. Summer class registration begins Monday, May 13. The summer Program and Events guide is available in all Park District facilities and online at www.DPParks.org.