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Milton Little Leaguers ready to play ball
Luke Wiest, left and Jonah Grunstra enjoy the crowd along the Opening Day parade route. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
April 17, 2019
A little rain couldn’t stop the boys and girls of Milton Little League from kicking off the 2019 season April 13. The Opening Day parade and ceremonies were delayed two hours, but went off without a hitch as a light mist fell from the sky.
Following a parade from Milton Elementary School through downtown, teams gathered along the edge of the infield for Opening Day ceremonies, featuring the infamous golf ball drop, the singing of the national anthem, and ceremonial first pitches. Kathy Newcomb was honored with the Hometown Hero Award for her efforts to add lights to the minor league fields.
Luke Wiest, left and Jonah Grunstra enjoy the crowd along the Opening Day parade route. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
The Astros are ready to play ball.
Colton Shearer, left, and Reese Adams wave to onlookers.
Twins players (l-r) Benjamin Haupt, Ike O’Brien and Bryce Costello share in the festivities. All attend Lullaby Learning Center.
The Diamondbacks are eager to get started.
The Bobcats have some fun.
The Wildcats head to the Little League complex.
Ethan Reynolds of the Mets gives a thumbs-up to cheering onlookers.
Enjoying the parade are (l-r) Layton Burke, Ian Campbell and Shawn Starr.
The Phillies are looking good.
The Rangers get organized on the edge of the infield during Opening Day ceremonies.
Enjoying their time on the Pirates float are (l-r) Robert Monaghan, Lilly Cox, Zoe Wells and Reagan Schirmer.
Kathy Newcomb was the recipient of the Hometown Hero Award for her efforts to add lights to the minor league field. She is shown with her son Matt, husband Mike and daughter Morgan.
The Milton Major All-Star team that reached the regional tournament in Bristol, Conn., was honored.
The district-winning Pat Knight team was recognized for its achievements last season.
Jase Mitchell caught the first baseball pitch from Mike Newcomb. KATHY NEWCOMB PHOTO
Kathy Newcomb threw out the first softball pitch to Madison Lubiniecki. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY NEWCOMB
It’s time to play ball! KATHY NEWCOMB PHOTO
