Baseball competition scheduled at Ocee Park

The Aquafina Major League Baseball "Pitch, Hit, and Run" returns to Ocee Park in Johns Creek from 10 to noon Saturday. The competition is open to boys and girls from 7-14 and is the first step toward competing in the Team Championship and National Finals at the Major League All-Star Game.

Participants must present their birth certificate and a completed registration form at check-in. The park is at 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek.

Information: 678-512-3200; www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

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