Innovative Field will host the Challenger Baseball World Series on June 10, 2023 as part of MLB’s PLAY BALL WEEKEND.

The PLAY BALL initiative is baseball’s collective effort to encourage young people and communities to engage in baseball- or softball-related activities, including formal leagues, special events and casual forms of play. PLAY BALL events have become MLB’s signature youth engagement activity during the professional and amateur baseball and softball calendar, especially on key dates throughout MLB’s Championship Season and through the Postseason & World Series. PLAY BALL events demonstrate the positive way the game can serve as an outlet for physical activity, fun with friends and learning how to play the sport at its most basic levels.

The Little League Challenger Division® was founded in 1989 and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge may participate. If an individual can participate in the traditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with reasonable accommodations, they should do so. The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4 to 18; or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school. The Senior League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 15 and above (no maximum age).

Challenger Baseball players from around the greater Rochester area will have a chance to play a game at the home of the Rochester Red Wings. After their game they’ll be treated to a Zweigle’s hot dog, an ice cold Coke and fries. Admission is free and if anyone is interested in volunteering please contact Tony Wells at 223-4645.