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Participants will compete against their peers while swinging at balls thrown from a mechanical pitching machine. (Photo courtesy Sea Isle City)

The Philadelphia Phillies Youth Home Run Derby is coming to Sea Isle City’s Dealy Field on Sunday, August 1.

This free event is open to boys and girls, ages 7-12, who want to compete in a batting contest – and hopefully advance to the next level of competition.

Participants can register on-site on the day of the event at 10:15 a.m.

During the Derby, representatives from the Philadelphia Phillies organization will operate automatic pitching machines, as kids swing away for the outfield fences.

Girls (age 7-12) and boys (age 9-10) will compete starting at 11 a.m.; and boys (ages 7-8 and 11-12) will compete starting at 12 noon. Prizes will be given to the day’s top batters.

For more information, call the Sea Isle City Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.