​PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 2: An exterior view of the front of Citizens Bank Park with a statue of Mike Schmidt during a fireworks display after a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park on July 2, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Royals won 6-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) | Getty Images. Happy Independence Day. This year marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, bringing a special celebration across the country. Baseball remains America’s pastime, even as football overtakes it in popularity. Most children still begin their sports journey with T-ball before sliding into team sports, so baseball continues to be seen as America’s pastime. As you celebrate today, you might find yourself doing something baseball-related wherever you are. What baseball activity will you enjoy on the Fourth of July? It could be as simple as throwing a ball in the backyard before you head to a barbecue, or simply relaxing and watching the Phillies later tonight in Kansas City. It might be even more meaningful—perhaps you’re attending a baseball or softball tournament with your child. Good luck, and enjoy the day.