Play ball! Kent Little League opens season | SLIDESHOW

Kent Little League officially threw out the first pitch to the baseball season under sun-graced skies last Saturday at Ryan Brunner Park. Greg Whitcomb, Kent Little League president, welcomed parents, players and coaches in an opening day ceremony. Coaches led their teams in a ceremonial parade prior to hitting the fields.

BY Wire Service
Thursday, April 4, 2013 6:39pm
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The Mariners’ Chase Morraitis carries his bat down to first base after connecting for a hit in a machine pitched division game last Saturday at Ryan Brunner Park.

Kent Little League officially threw out the first pitch to the baseball season under sun-graced skies last Saturday at Ryan Brunner Park.

Greg Whitcomb, Kent Little League president, welcomed parents, players and coaches in an opening day ceremony. Coaches led their teams in a ceremonial parade prior to hitting the fields.

Official unveiled a new sign for the park.

The Kentwood High School Band presented the colors.

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