Adult softball league breeds camaraderie, competition1 min read

Brian walker calls the shot to the outfield, just like Babe Ruth did, before batting in 2010 (above). Walker, who is a fine art paint and art teacher, has played in the summer softball league for four years. Participants can sign up now through Wednesday, May 22.
File photo/Larson Newspapers

The adult softball league has started registering teams and it hopes to be even bigger than last year.

Participants can sign up now through Wednesday, May 22. Men and women, 16 years of age and older, are encouraged to join. There is a maximum of 20 players per team, and the fee is $275 per team.

Pedro Ortega Sr. throws to first after tagging out a runner headed to second base during a summer softball league game in 2010. In addition to playing in the summer softball, Ortega is the West Sedona School baseball coach. Players in the league come from all walks of life.Games will be held on Sedona’s beautiful summer evenings, every Thursday beginning June 6. The season will run for 10 weeks.

Captains may register their teams at the Parks and Recreation office at 102 Roadrunner Drive in Sedona.

All games will be at 7 and 8:15 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park. However, if seven or more teams register, the game times will be changed to 6:45, 7:45 and 8:45 p.m.

For the past few years, the league had the minimum number of teams [four], but last year, the number of teams jumped to 10, which made it more fun for everybody.

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For the full story, please see the Friday, May 2, issue of the Sedona Red Rock News.

Staci Gasser

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