Coastside kids get back to bases once more
- By Adam Pardee
Adam Pardee
Staff Photojournalist
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After two seasons played under the shadow of the COVID pandemic, Little League baseball returned to action on a crisp, sunny Saturday in Half Moon Bay.
Joyful crowds attended opening day ceremonies at Smith Field before players ran onto the fields. Parents cheered and socialized while younger siblings looked on and lines formed at the snack bars.
Mayor Debbie Ruddock threw out the opening pitch while Councilmember Joaquin Jimenez looked on. Spam musubi from Nano’s Ohana Café, offered at the snack shack, added local flavor to the day.
Board members from the league described it as a wonderful day and great opening ceremony. They expressed their gratitude to the City Council and all of the league sponsors for their support.
- Peter Tokofsky
Council member Joaquin Jimenez speaks at Opening Day
Half Moon Bay City Council member Joaquin Jimenez speaks alongside Half Moon Bay Little League President Jon Rose speaks during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Mayor Debbie Ruddock throws first pitch
Half Moon Bay Mayor Debbie Ruddock throws the first pitch during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
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Little League High Five
A little leaguer gets a high-five after making it to first base on the first day of games for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Play Ball
Families and players leave the baseball field after the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Jon Rose starts the opening ceremony
Half Moon Bay Little League President Jon Rose speaks during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Running to First
A little leaguer runs to first base after a hit on the first day of games for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Rounding the bases
Half Moon Bay Little Leaguers run the bases after being introduced during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
A little help from Dad
A little leaguer makes it to second base on the first day of games for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
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A little leaguer fields a hit during the first day of games for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Play Ball at Smith Fields
Teams face off on first day of games for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Opening Day Introductions
Half Moon Bay Little Leaguers run the bases after being introduced during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
National Anthem at Smith Field
Half Moon Bay Little Leaguers cheer after the National Anthem during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Council member Joaquin Jimenez speaks at Opening Day
Half Moon Bay City Council member Joaquin Jimenez speaks alongside Half Moon Bay Little League President Jon Rose speaks during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
Mayor Debbie Ruddock throws first pitch
Half Moon Bay Mayor Debbie Ruddock throws the first pitch during the opening ceremony for the Half Moon Bay Little League at Smith Fields in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Adam Pardee / Review
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Adam Pardee
Staff Photojournalist
Adam Pardee is the staff photographer for the Review, the Tribune and Coastside magazine. He photographs everything from breaking news to feature stories.
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(4) comments
The baseball All Star kids had a float at the July 4th parade! They have been playing!
Your statements are incorrect again. 2020 season was cancelled. The 2021 season played without any opening ceremonies and yes there were “all stars” which are well deserved. Let the kids enjoy themselves without trying to take away from them alterego.
HMB Little League played the past 2 seasons. Their score reports were in your paper.
You are incorrect in your statement. The HMBLL season cancelled in 2020 before games were played.
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