Smyrna-Clayton Little League held opening ceremonies for the season on Saturday.
It's that time of year again in Smyrna - time to celebrate America's pastime.
Smyrna-Clayton Little League big hitters, from left, Dominic Garcia, 10; Connor Wilson, 9 and Owen Ashley, 10 rejoice that baseball is back before the start of Opening Day ceremonies at James T. Vaughn Park.
Bottom, l to r, Mason Rawley, 10; Anthony Gaston, 12; Cole McLaughlin, 11 and D.J. Rawley, 12. Middle, l to r, Danny Lerro, 10; Patrick Crutchfield, 11 and Chase McLaughlin, 11. Top, Kevin Sarkissian, 11.
Smyrna-Clayton Little League slugger Carter Byler, 7 simply could not wait for Opening Day to begin Saturday morning.
All Ashton Hartnett, 7, wanted for Opening Day was two home runs and his two front teeth.
Members of the Pratt Insurance team, front row, l to r, Tyler Lohman, 9; Kyle Davis, 8; Jack Colavito, 9 and T.J. Hernan, 9. Back row, l to r, Bryce Daniels, 8; Cooper Trojnar, 10; A.J. Hall, 9 and Alexzander Dianopolis, 10, were ready to play before Saturday's Opening Day ceremonies at James T. Vaughn Smyrna/Clayton Little League Park.
Five-year-old Curtis Cazier tips his hat to the crowd as he takes the field during team introductions.
Members of the State Farm team take the field letting everyone know who is #1.
Teammates Nathan Lesniczak, 11, left, and Kevin Woodruff, 10, pose for perfect portrait during Opening Day at Smyrna-Clayton Little League.
Sammy Brittingham, 12 wore a golden wig and glasses for Opening Day in Smyrna Saturday.
Lucas Mast, 5 of the Records/Gebhart Agency team was something to behold in his orange baseball gear.
Little League dad and coach Gregg Uhde of Smyrna gives his son Jaden, 5 a big Opening Day hug early Saturday morning.
Harrison Smith, 10 has a bare-handed catch with a pal Saturday morning.
Smyrna-Clayton Little Leaguer Nevin Bell, 14, enjoys some music as he waits for his teammates to line up before the start of opening ceremonies.
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