Canaan Montgomery, left, and Carli Noble of the Gators pose in their new uniforms as they await the start of their under-8 softball game. Photos by Mike Marsee

Becca Overing, right, gets a high-five from a Buckeyes teammate after scoring a run in an under-8 softball game.

Edna L. Toliver Elementary School students Brantley Oliver, Lila Williams-White, Cali Boyd, Peak Pierce-Hancock, Levi Lucas and Austin Sapp, left to right, sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” as part of the opening day ceremony. The students were part of the school’s fifth-grade production of “Annie Kids” last month.

Arianna Beasley of the Nevada team stands ready at her left-field position as she awaits a pitch during an under-8 softball game.

Cashton Masterson of the Padres keeps his eye on the ball during an under-10 baseball game.

Hayden Lyons of the Orioles ensures that Padres first baseman K.J. Hunn keeps his running lane clear as he stands on first base during an under-10 baseball game.

Rose Hoebelheinrich of the Wildcats connects on a pitch in an under-10 softball game.

Ansleigh Frederick of the Gators poses as her mother snaps a photo prior to her under-8 softball game.

Bats third baseman Aycen Lofton gets some pointers from coach Eric Lyons during an under-8 baseball game.

Sarah Brook Settles gets a high-five from her father Mike after reaching first base on a hit for the Bears in an under-10 softball game.

Jackson Sparks delivers a pitch for the Padres during an under-10 baseball game.