The Torrington Parks and Recreation Department will host an Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Local Competition for area youth.

This competition will begin at 10:00 am at Toro Field off Perkins Street on Sunday April 25. In the even of inclement weather, a rain date has been scheduled for May 2 at 10:00 am. This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14.

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 skills.

Competitors are divided into four age divisions and have the 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.

The individual pitching, hitting and running champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age group at the local competition, will be awarded and advance to the sectional level of competition.

Those wanting to participant in this event must pre-register at the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department prior to April 23rd. A valid birth certificate and parental signature are required.