PHOTOS: Blitz Ball
- Les Hassell
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(Top) Nathan Skeen pitches to young players during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Right) A fielder tries to make a catch with his hat as a runner approaches first base during a Blitz Ball game on Wednesday (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photos)
Batters warm up before the start of a Blitz Ball homerun derby at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
Nathan Skeen talks to players before the start of a Blitz Ball homerun derby at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
Emma White, 13, competes in a Blitz Ball homerun derby at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
Ainsley Ford, 11, competes in a Blitz Ball homerun derby at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A young batter gets a hit during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A baserunner scores during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A player throws to first to stop a baserunner during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
Nathan Skeen pitches to young players during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A baserunner checks over his shoulder as he advances to third base during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A purple team player tries to make a tag at first base during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
Nathan Skeen pitches to young players during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
Blitz Balls in a bucket during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A fielder tries to make a catch with his hat as a runner approaches first base during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A fielder throws the ball to tag a baserunner out during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A young batter swings at a pitch during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A baserunner scores during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A player fields a ball during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A young batter swings at a pitch during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
(Top) Nathan Skeen pitches to young players during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Right) A fielder tries to make a catch with his hat as a runner approaches first base during a Blitz Ball game on Wednesday (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photos)
A base runner rounds third base during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
A baserunner tries to avoid the throw as he reaches first base during a Blitz Ball game at Diamond S Field Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in White Oak. (Les Hassell/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Photo)
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