Take Me Out to the Ballgame Again in Chilmark
Geraldine Brooks throws out the first pitch in memory of her husband, Tony Horwitz.
Geraldine Brooks throws out the first pitch in memory of her husband, Tony Horwitz.
Ump ruled the pitch a strike.
Ump ruled the pitch a strike.
Anthem was sung for the nation's holiday.
Anthem was sung for the nation's holiday.
No softball game is complete without a trombone.
No softball game is complete without a trombone.
Play ball!
Play ball!
As longtime commissioner Bill Edison said, “The only stipulation is that you have fun.”
As longtime commissioner Bill Edison said, “The only stipulation is that you have fun.”
Field is named for the late, great David Flanders, he of the six-home-runs-in-one-game.
Field is named for the late, great David Flanders, he of the six-home-runs-in-one-game.
Opening day coincided with Fourth of July holiday.
Opening day coincided with Fourth of July holiday.
Chilmark softball is an all ages affair.
Chilmark softball is an all ages affair.
Ball beats runner in this play.
Ball beats runner in this play.
Chilmark softball plays their games on Sundays.
Chilmark softball plays their games on Sundays.
Flanders Field is mowed, the softballs still have that new smell, and once again it's Play Ball! again in Chilmark as the softball season opens.