10th Annual Saratoga Challenger Baseball Game Draws Big Crowd

Players from Saratoga Springs and Colonie run the bases during the 10th annual Challenger Baseball Game, held at the West Side Recreation Park in Saratoga. Photo by Super Source Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than 150 spectators attended the 10th annual Saratoga Springs Little League Challenger Baseball game at the West Side Recreation Park last Saturday night.

The game had a cheering section of special education teachers, physical therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapy assistants.

Derrick Legal, President of the Saratoga Little League, said the Challenger Division was the brainchild of Paul Salway, a prior board member. Since the program’s launch a decade ago, more than 40 players and families from across Saratoga County have enrolled every year. The program provides an opportunity for players with differing abilities to play baseball. 

Robert Kelly, District Coordinator for Special Education at the Saratoga Springs City School District, said his goal is to send a team to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where the Little League World Series is held. “Our players and families are great and will work hard to accomplish this goal together,” Kelly said.