SML opens youth league tomorrow
The long awaited opening of Saipan Major League’s Summer/Fall Youth Baseball League will be held tomorrow at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Ballfield with a double-feature starting at 2pm.
Five teams make up the league: Fielders 1 and 2, Kagman Lions, Ol’Aces, and Titanium.
Saturday’s season opener showcases Fielders 1 squaring off against Titanium at 2pm, while the second game at 4pm will have the Kagman Lions taking on Fielders 2. The Ol’Aces see action next week. All games are scheduled every Saturday at the “Tan Ko” ballfield.
The youth league is for players in the 14 to 18 age group. Games will be played under seven innings. Since it’s a developmental program, wooden bats will be used in place of aluminum.
Weather permitting, each team is guaranteed to play 20 games or more, exclusive of the playoffs. However, to prevent injuries, this format will require a four-inning limit per pitcher, per game.
For more information, contact SML’s Tony Rogolifoi at 288-3515.
