Orioles host Play Ball Days, presented by Nike
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June 05, 2022 6:36 pm
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As part of Major League Baseball’s Play Ball campaign, the Orioles will host a series of Play Ball Days, presented by Nike, at four local Maryland Title I schools, impacting more than 2,100 children. Events will take place throughout the week from Monday, June 6, through Thursday, June 9, and will not be open to the public. Play Ball Day is an Orioles-themed field day event for elementary and middle school aged children, designed to grow the game of baseball and inspire recreational play among underserved communities.
Members of the Orioles Orange & Black Gives Back employee volunteer program, as well as front office staff and mascots of our Minor League affiliates will be on hand in their respective communities to assist with the events. For more information, visit Orioles.com/PlayBall.
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Location: Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle (Baltimore City)
Address: 820 E 43rd St., Baltimore, Md. 21212
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET, and 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Participating Player, Coach & Alumni: Dillon Tate, Tim Cossins and Larry Bigbie
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Location: Magnolia Elementary (Harford County)
Address: 939-981 Trimble Rd., Joppatowne, Md. 21085
Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m., 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Participating Alumni: Al Bumbry
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Location: Gaywood Elementary (Prince George’s County)
Address: 6701 97th Ave., Seabrook, Md. 20706
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Participating Alumni: Steve Johnson
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Location: Glen Avenue Elementary (Wicomico County)
Address: 1615 Glen Avenue Ext, Salisbury, Md. 21804
Time: 12:45-3:15 p.m.
Participating Alumni: Larry Bigbie
The Orioles will also partner with the Frederick Keys to welcome youth baseball and softball players to Play Ball as part of MLB’s Play Ball Weekend. Registered children will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of baserunning, hitting, fielding, and throwing from former Orioles players, with help from the Oriole Bird. This is a free, introductory-level event for children ages 5 through 12. All participants must pre-register online at Orioles.com/PlayBall.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Location: Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium (Frederick County)
Address: 21 Stadium Dr., Frederick, Md. 21703
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Participating Alumni: Rick Krivda and Larry Sheets
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