The Camden County Miracle League kicks off its fall baseball season Saturday, Sept. 19, at Boundless Field in Cherry Hill, with county officials set to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

The adaptive baseball program, based at John Adler Memorial Park at Challenge Grove, pairs children and adults with disabilities alongside volunteer "buddies" who help them bat, run the bases and play the field. The league has operated since 2013.

Camden County Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell called the program a chance for players of all abilities to enjoy baseball. "This league opens doors to individuals of all abilities and ages to do just that," he said in a county statement.

The fall season runs six Saturdays, with games from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Boundless Field, located at Borton's Mill and Caldwell Roads.

Two divisions split the roster by age. The Minor League is for players aged 5 to 12. The Major League covers ages 13 through adulthood. Any player with a medically diagnosed disability can join.

The rules look different from a typical Little League game. Every player bats each inning. Every player scores a run. Both teams win.

Each player is paired with a buddy on the field. Buddies are often siblings, friends or community volunteers who walk alongside players, help them swing the bat and cheer them around the bases.

The league also offers a Buddy Scholarship for high school and college students who volunteer for the full season, according to the league's Facebook page. The county described the program as giving people with disabilities "the chance to play baseball, have fun, and be part of a team."

Families interested in registering a player or signing up as a buddy can find more information through the Camden County Miracle League's website. Games continue each Saturday morning through mid-October at Boundless Field, 101 Old Bortons Mill Road.