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Little Leagues are taking the field around Orange County

By Orange County on February 25, 2019

Getting that spring itch for the start of baseball season

Nate Davidson, 4, of Irvine throws a tennis ball with his brother and a friend before opening day on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Players line up before the opening day parade and ceremonies for the Irvine Ranch Little League on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Feet of some of the players wait for the beginning of the opening day parade on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Wyatt Elliot, 19, celebrates throwing out the first pitch of the season on opening day on Saturday February 23, 2019 for the Irvine Ranch Little League. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Dad, Michael Panutich and his daughter, London, 6, watch the opening day ceremonies on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Tee-ball players recite the pledge of allegiance on opening day on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Cooper Gray, left, 4, high-fives his dad, Chris Gray, right, during the opening day parade on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Tee-ball players line up for the opening day parade on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Chris Gray, center, helps his son, Cooper Gray, 4, right, while Jackson Fiori, 5, left, attempts to put on catcher’s gear during opening day on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch little league has been providing children with the opportunity to play Little League baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Oberon Harber, 5, of Irvine catches a bean bag in one of the games on opening day on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Bryan Lu, 5, plays one of the many games the league provided for opening day on Saturday February 23, 2019. Irvine Ranch Little League has been providing children with the opportunity to play little league baseball to boys and girls in Irvine for 30 years. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers shout the official pledge during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers watch their coaches compete in a bat spin contest at opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers watch their coaches compete in a bat spin contest at opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little League coach Kyle Walker falls to the dirt during a bat spin contest at opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Collin Cate from the Orange County Fire Authority threw out the first pitch during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremony at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Connor Potawsky jumps on the back of Colton Thompson during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer grooms the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers watch a helicopter fly overhead as part of opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • The Santa Margarita Little Leaguer take to the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer runs onto the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers rush onto the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguer Sebastian Walker hops onto the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguer Sebastian Walker leads his team onto the field during
    opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little League rookies enter the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer entertains his teammates with a song during opening night festivities at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers goof around before the official opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer shields his eyes from the sun as he sits on the fence during opening night festivities at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Sean Duggan flips over the outfield fence while going for a catch during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night festivities at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers wrestle in the outfield grass during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer bobbles a catch along the outfield fence during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers battle for a catch during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Jayden Beach climbs the outfield fence during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremony at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Jayden Beach takes a run around the outfield during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremony at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Jordan Marian, a member of the 2018 state champion Aliso Viejo Majors All-Stars, sports a Mohawk while participating in the opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Kevin Schilling, coach of the 2018 state champion Aliso Viejo Majors All-Stars, throws out the ceremonial first pitch during the opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • The 2018 state champion Aliso Viejo Majors All-Stars are recognized for their impressive 13-win season during the opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday morning, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • The 2018 state champion Aliso Viejo Majors All-Stars are recognized for their impressive 13-win season during the opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday morning, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Axel Weist, left, and Isaiah Saikali of the T-ball Giants, mess around with each other during the parade of teams at the opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Hundreds of players of all ages and their coaches fill the infield of a baseball diamond at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019 during the annual opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Members of the T-ball Cubs cover their hearts with their hats during the National Anthem at the annual opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Gwyneth Kirtland, 12, sings the National Anthem during the opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Hundreds of players of all ages and their coaches fill the infield of a baseball diamond at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019 during the annual opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Players from the T-ball Indians sit together on the field during the opening ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Aliso Viejo Little League parent Susan Kaulback holds a sign to mark the start of the players from the Major Division during the parade of teams at the annual opening day ceremony at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Members of the Aliso Viejo Little League Astros walk together during the parade of teams at the annual opening day ceremony at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Darren Brusky, 9, of the AA Angels, carries a team banner while participating in the parade of teams at the opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Members of the Aliso Viejo Little League Pirates carry their team banner while participating in a parade of teams in the annual opening day ceremony at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Members of the Aliso Viejo Little League Indians carry their team banner while participating in a parade of teams in the annual opening day ceremony at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Members of the Rookies Division Angels walk together while carrying a team banner during the Aliso Viejo Little League opening day ceremony on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Members of the T-ball Dodgers walk together during the parade of teams at the Aliso Viejo Little League opening day ceremony on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Hundreds of players of all ages and their coaches fill the infield of a baseball diamond at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019 during the annual opening day ceremony for the Aliso Viejo Little League. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Members of the T-ball Angels walk together during the Aliso Viejo Little League opening day ceremony on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

  • Hundreds of Aliso Viejo Little League players, coaches, and parents look on as Orange County Fire Authority Truck 22 drops thousands of golf balls from a ladder during a fundraising ball drop, which raised $33,000 for the league, at the annual opening day ceremony at Woodfield Park on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

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While the Major League won’t be taking the field for a bit longer, Little Leagues around Orange County are playing ball.

Rains have been a headache for scheduling practices and games, but at least three leagues had opening ceremonies this weekend: Irvine Ranch Little League, Aliso Viejo Little League and Santa Margarita Little League.

Source: Orange County Register

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