The Chillicothe Paints will host the week-long 3rd Annual First Pitch Classic.

A total of 27 high school teams will compete in an 18-game schedule over the seven-day period.

The “First Pitch Classic” was established in 2013 with the idea of providing local baseball fans the opportunity to watch some of the “elite” prep programs from around the state and southeastern Ohio. Many of the teams are perennial powers and recent state champions, making this week-long event one of the top showcases of high school baseball in Ohio.

A number of the players featured in these games are already committed to top Division I collegiate baseball programs, and many more are being heavily recruited to further their respective careers in baseball. The odds are very good that some of these young players will be performing in the professional ranks in years to come.

Concessions will be available.

Sponsors include First National Bank of Waverly, CNK Athletic Equipment of Circleville.

10:00am – Bloom Carroll cs. Granville
12:45om – Gahanna vs. Lakota West
3:30pm – Bishop Watterson vs. Wheelersburg
6:15pm – Chillicothe vs. Unioto