Little League Season Begins

LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON BEGINS: The Livingston Little League held opening day ceremonies at Treat Field within the Congressional Sports Complex on Saturday, April 13. Little League president Pat Ippolito introduced the many dignitaries and ceremony participants. The highlights included the ceremonial opening first pitch by Mayor Al Anthony, Little League player presentations, sponsor tables along the walkways, two inflatable amusements, pizza for all, and the season opening Little League games. Shown here, clockwise from top left: Some of the female Little League players show off the fielding technique; Yankee pitcher Zachary Shamash brings it to the plate against the Mets; Mets leadoff hitter Zach Goldfeld readies to steal second after leading off the game with a single; Jackson Giske is the first batter up in the tee ball league; and Haotian Shen reads the player’s pledge as part of the opening day ceremonies. Don Schwartz Photos