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GALLERY: Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 21, 2011
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GALLERY: Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day
Bryan Wacha, 10, hussles to get to a ground ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Bryan Wacha, 10, hussles to get to a ground ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
A few baseballs lay outside the gate of one of the fields on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
A few baseballs lay outside the gate of one of the fields on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Everest Moll, 10, hits the ball on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Everest Moll, 10, hits the ball on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Everest Moll, 10, attempts to lead off base while 1st baseman Evan Gibbs, 9, watches closely on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Everest Moll, 10, attempts to lead off base while 1st baseman Evan Gibbs, 9, watches closely on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Alexa Ziff, 7, enjoys her ring pop and turing her tongue blue on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day. Ziff also likes,
Alexa Ziff, 7, enjoys her ring pop and turing her tongue blue on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day. Ziff also likes, "to see my brother (Nicholas) hit good hits".
Hannah,11, and Sophia, 9, Hritz watch their brother's coach pitch team prior to playing their AAA game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Hannah,11, and Sophia, 9, Hritz watch their brother's coach pitch team prior to playing their AAA game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Parents and siblings sit in the stands watching one of the many games that were played on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Parents and siblings sit in the stands watching one of the many games that were played on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Crowds of people line up for food and drinks on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Crowds of people line up for food and drinks on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Aiden Zingel, 4, watches the tee ball game before his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Aiden Zingel, 4, watches the tee ball game before his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Bryan Wacha, 10, gets ready to go for the ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Bryan Wacha, 10, gets ready to go for the ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Jackson Temple, 10, throws a pitch towards home plate on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Jackson Temple, 10, throws a pitch towards home plate on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Ball players and their families enjoy some fun on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Ball players and their families enjoy some fun on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Ryan Blechtat and Max Cohen enjoy some slushies prior to their games on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Ryan Blechtat and Max Cohen enjoy some slushies prior to their games on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Carson Enos, 7, follows through with his swing after hitting the ball on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Carson Enos, 7, follows through with his swing after hitting the ball on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Evan Crisp, 6, hits the ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Evan Crisp, 6, hits the ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Will Hilton, 6, stands on first base after making it there safely during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Will Hilton, 6, stands on first base after making it there safely during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Zachary Howell, 6, watches as the ball is put on the tee during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Zachary Howell, 6, watches as the ball is put on the tee during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Luke Michael Kehrer, 5, gets ready to swing at the ball on the tee on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Luke Michael Kehrer, 5, gets ready to swing at the ball on the tee on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Will Hilton, 6, gets ready to play in the outfield during his tee ball game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Will Hilton, 6, gets ready to play in the outfield during his tee ball game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Jada Totten, 6, gets ready to swing during her game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
Jada Totten, 6, gets ready to swing during her game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.

 

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