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The 9-Inning Three-Pitch Challenge! ⚾ Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/1/2025
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


 

The cache IS at the posted coordinates but additional requirements must be met to log a find.

 To log a Found It on this cache, you must complete a special geocaching challenge inspired by America’s favorite pastime — baseball! ⚾

Just like a pitcher uses a mix of pitches across nine innings to win the game, you’ll need to log a mix of geocache types across nine U.S. states to claim this smiley!

 

 

Challenge Requirements :

Find 3 different types of geocaches, each representing one of the three most common baseball pitches.

Traditional Cache = Fastball (straightforward and reliable)

Mystery/Puzzle Cache = Curveball (unexpected and clever)

Multi-Cache = Changeup (a bit more involved and strategic)

(You may also use other cache types if they represent variety — e.g., Letterbox, EarthCache, Wherigo — as long as there are three distinct types total.)

Find those 3 different cache types in each of 9 different U.S. states, representing the 9 innings of a baseball game.

 

Summary of What You Need:

✅ A total of 27 cache finds (3 types × 9 states).

✅ Each of the 9 states must include all 3 different cache types.

✅ Finds can be from any date, past or future - you don't have to do it agin. 

 

Verification:

Please provide proof of completion in one of the following ways:

Upload a public bookmark list or shared list of GC codes with cache type and state clearly indicated or list your qualifying caches in your found it log, including date, state, type of cache.

You could also use the output log from the Project-GC checker that is provided on this page.

 

 

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Can you pitch your way through nine innings

and log a triple play of cache types in each one?

Step up to the plate and give it your best shot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)