The Delaware Sports Commission and Gov. Jack Markell will deliver the first “pitch” to recruit regional, national, and international sporting events to Delaware on Friday, Nov. 6.

This event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Frawley Stadium on The Riverfront.

This initiative was developed to attract tourists to the First State through sporting events and is one of many initiatives in progress to promote the Tourism industry in Delaware.

The Delaware Sports Commission is comprised of prominent regional sports and tourism industry leaders. Remarks will be delivered by several guest speakers.

The Delaware Tourism Office in Dover, Del., a division of the Delaware Economic Development Office, promotes tourism and economic growth in Delaware. For more information, visit www.visitdelaware.com or call toll-free (866) 284-7483.