"Rain, rain go away," was the battle cry of many area baseball tournament directors on Monday. Unfortunately, their cries were not heard.
Bath Ruth and Little League all-stars will try to head back to the fields today, weather permitting.
The battle between Harrison County National and Harrison County American for a berth to play host to the Babe Ruth Ohio Valley 15-year-old Regional was postponed until Wednesday. Game time is 8 p.m at Frank Loria Memorial Field.
In 13-year-old action, the Babe Ruth District 2 tournament starts tonight at Frank Loria Field and Ritchie County High School.
Harrison County National battles Wes-Mon at Loria at 5 p.m., while Harrison County American plays Mid-Ohio Valley at Ritchie County at 6 p.m.
The winners play Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. before the 15-year-old contest.
In Little League action, the District 5, 11-12-year-old tournament resumes today at Salem Little League Field.
A loser's bracket game between Bridgeport and an Area 2 representative starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by the winner's bracket championship game between Clarksburg Central and the Area 2 winner at 7:30 p.m.
In American Legion action tonight, Bridgeport Post 68 travels to battle Clarksburg Post 13. Game time is 8 p.m.
In Palomino action, the Clarksburg Moose 17-18 team battles its 16-year-old team at Liberty High School at 6 p.m.