Crack of the bat signals start of youth summer baseball season

Tony LaRussa
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 12:01 a.m. | Tuesday, June 18, 2019 12:01 a.m.

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McCandless Coach Todd Stalter discusses strategy with his team before playing a game against Pine-Richland June 15, 2019 at Richland Community Park.

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McCandless Broncos pitcher Justin Stalter competes against Pine-Richland June 15, 2019 at Richland Community Park.

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McCandless player Nathan Adrian takes a cautious lead off 1st base during a game against Pine-Richland June 15, 2019 at Richland Community Park.

For many people, nothing says summer has started more than the sound of kids enjoying’s America’s favorite pastime.

Youth baseball teams throughout the North Hills put thoughts of school behind them as they get out to play on their own field of dreams.