SEATTLE -- There were a few tears, plenty of smiles and one giant yell of "Happy Father's Day!" from the 24 competitors in the Mariners Team Championship of Major League Baseball's Pitch, Hit & Run competition on Sunday afternoon at Safeco Field.
The competition, which tabulates scores based on an athlete's timed run from second base to home plate, three swings off a tee and six throws at a target, comprises four levels: Local, Sectional, Team Championship and National Finals.
All 24 athletes who competed Sunday won their respective Local and Sectional competitions across the greater Pacific Northwest to earn the opportunity to compete at Safeco Field.