San Francisco hosts Play Ball Collaborative event

Play Ball Collaborative participants take over San Francisco's Palega Recreation Center. (Rick Eymer)SAN FRANCISCO -- A few raindrops weren't going to stop hundreds of children from enjoying a day of baseball, softball and other games on a cloudy day.

Pickup games, pitching and hitting stations and other assorted contests at Palega Recreation Center all comprised the Play Ball Collaborative, part of Major League Baseball's Play Ball initiative, which is dedicated to showcasing the playful nature of the game.

San Francisco was one of many cities across the country that joined the collaborative as a way to increase participation in both baseball and softball and to provide avenues for…