PHOTO #1: Winners of the home run derby competition hosted by Parks & Recreation pose for a group photo May 20 during the Riverside Stadium 75th anniversary celebration.
PHOTO #2: City leaders helped to catch balls May 20 during the home run derby competition that was hosted by Parks & Recreation as part of the Riverside Stadium 75th anniversary celebration. Shown from left are Assistant City Manager Darrek Ferrell, City Manager Jesús A. Garza and Assistant City Manager Mike Etienne.
PHOTO #3: Young athletes from local Little League teams take part in a youth showcase May 21 as part of the Riverside Stadium 75th anniversary celebration.
Thirty residents put their batting skills to the test in the home run derby competition that was hosted by Parks & Recreation on May 20 as part of the Riverside Stadium 75th anniversary celebration.
Prizes were given to the athletes who hit the most home runs in each division.
Adult women’s division
Adult men’s division
- First: Steven Ellis
- Second (tied): Alex Mendieta
- Second (tied): Ben Hilbig
- Third: Roger Arambula
Teen girls’ division
Teen boys’ division
- First: Jayk Garcia
- Second: Adrian Aleman
- Third: AJ Alema
The celebration continued May 21 with a youth showcase, skills competitions and live music.
To learn more about Parks & Recreation events and programs, visit www.victoriatx.gov/parks or follow Victoria Parks and Recreation on Facebook.