1st Annual Home Run Derby!

Manning Park in Redford will host the festivities!

 








     The Mitten State Sports Report will be hosting its first ever event in just over three weeks in beautiful Redford, Michigan.  On Saturday June 8th, the Mitten State Sports Report's 1st Annual Home Derby, will take place at Manning Park, and the event is scheduled for prime time (6:30 pm).  Manning Park is located on Glendale, just 3 blocks east of Beach Daly (On the corner of Glendale, and Marion). Glendale runs east and west, and is located between I96, and Plymouth Road.  Gates open at 6:00 pm, and the action starts at 6:30 pm.  Enjoy refreshments, meet celebrities, participate in the derby, shag fly balls, or view all the action from your favorite spot at Manning Park.  Several will compete, but only one will win.  Pre-register at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com, or register between 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm the night of the derby.  Competitors that register first will hit last, while competitors that register last will hit first.  Each competitor is guaranteed at least 10 swings of the stick.  There will be no cash prize for the winner, only the satisfaction of knowing that you may be the best home run hitter in the Mitten State, and possibly the world.  You will also be featured on Mitten State Sports Report!    Here are the rules:

Manning Park, home of the Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby

       








                                           Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby Rules!





-  Derby begins at 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 8th.  Gates open at 6:00, pre-register online at tonypertile11@yahoo.com or at Manning Park between 6:00 - 6:15 the night of the event.


-  Must be 18 or over to compete. (youngsters can shag fly balls)


-  wood, or wooden bats must be used by all competitors.  If you do not have a wooden bat, one will be provided for you.  If it is ruled that a competitor's bat has been corked, that competitor, and his bat will be disqualified.


-  Each round consists of 10 outs.  An out is any swing that does not result in a home run.  The number of rounds will be determined by the number of competitors that participate.  The maximum number of rounds played will be three.  Home run totals will not carry over from round to round.


-  Both competitors, and fans will be aloud the oppurtunity to shag fly balls, and possibly rob batters of potential home runs.  Please be courteous, and respectful to everyone else who may be chasing down fly balls.


-  Competitors must stand at home plate, in the batters box, facing centerfield.


-  Have fun!  Have a good attitude!


                       
     So come out Saturday, June 8th and enjoy all the festivities!  It's the Mitten State Sports Report's 1st Annual Home Run Derby!  Be a part of it!

Take a look at historic Manning Park located in Redford.

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