The Battle on the Border hosted by AC Baseball is a 4 game guarantee tournament taking place in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. This is the 5th year of one of our favorite events. Each year, over 110 teams play on some of the best youth baseball fields both OH and PA have to offer. The event features teams from all over the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New York and more! Teams will generally play 3 Pool-Play games before advancing to Bracket Play.

The Fields of Dreams (Boardman, OH) and Next Level Sports Complex (New Waterford, OH) will feature the 09U-14U age divisions. 8U KP will be played at Three Rivers Sports Complex (McKees Rocks, PA) The 15U-18U teams will be playing in the Monroeville / Pittsburgh area.

Quick Tournament Facts

  • 2023 featured over 155 teams from 6 states and Canada
  • Baseballs: 3 new baseballs will be provided to the umpires before each game 
  • 4 Game Guarantee
  • 8UKP & CP – Three Rivers Sports Complex, Mckees Rocks, PA
  • 09U-14U Boardman, OH
  • 15U-18U Pittsburgh, PA
  • Please review the tournament rules prior to the event  
  • Coaches will be able to nominate players for the All Star Game throughout the weekend. 
  • Opening Ceremonies at PNC Park on the Warning Track before the Pirates Game on Thursday, June 6th against the Los Angeles Dodgers! Please reach out to the Pirates Ticket Sales Rep for questions: Nick Ramsey at 412-325-4938 or [email protected].
  • Lower Level (Home Plate/Infield Box): $46 (Includes $10 Loaded Value)
  • Lower Level (Outfield Box): $34 (Includes $10 Loaded Value)
  • Lower Level (Corner Box): $27 (Includes $10 Loaded Value)

  • Upper Deck: $22 (Includes $5 Loaded Value)