MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department held their annual MLB Pitch, Hit and Run on Friday.
The event will began at 5:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 7-14 years old. The competition happened at the Bill Williams Softball Complex on 1300 E. Wadley Ave.
The kids showing their best baseball and softball skills for a chance to go up with the big dogs and compete in a local team championship event at the RockHounds Stadium.
Not only is this a chance for kids to get a taste of what it's like to play professionally, but the city's Parks and Rec Department also gets a kick out of it.
After competing in the local team championship, the next stop is the national finals, which will be at the Major League Baseball World Series.