Opening Day and First T-ball Game

Today was opening day for Sunnyvale Metro Little League.  Leo got dressed in his hat, shirt and baseball pants, and headed to Raynor Park.  They had their pictures taken first, and then had to wait for the opening ceremonies.

Serafina tried to have some fun while waiting for her brother.  

It helped that her buddies Bella and Ashley from school were there.  They also have big brothers playing T-ball.  

The team lined up to run the bases.  The T-ball teams were last and his team, the Red Sox, were the last ones on the field.

Here's the team being announced and running out on to the field.

The national anthem.

Shortly after the ceremonies, we had to head over to a different park to play his first game.  Here he is getting some tips from dad during the pre-game warm-up.

His pants are a little big and when hiked up...well, he looks like a totally doofus.

In "ready position" on the field.  He played first base, second base and right field.  Not too surprising for my lefty, but positions don't mean much in T-ball.

It was hot out and pretty boring for Serafina, but her dad gave her attention and kept her happy.

At bat.  

Getting goofy on the field.

They played three full innings, which was a little bit painful.  Here's a typical field play...

This is his final time at bat.  There were some kids that could really wail on the ball.  He did a solid job every time he was up.  He does better at home, but there was a lot going on at the game.  

Running home, but forgetting about the "home" part.  

Congratulating the other team.

I was happy with how it went today.  The parents and coaches are super encouraging and enthusiastic while still trying to teach these kids a few things about baseball.  Leo was engaged in the game and had fun.  He got tired towards the end, but hung in there.  There are a lot more games to be played this season and I hope he continues to enjoy it.