Yerington, Nevada ~Saturday April 15, 2023 was Opening Day for Walker River Little League at the Buck Aiazzi Memorial Field.
Walker River Little League is the Official Little League Baseball & Softball affiliation for Schurz, Smith and Yerington, Nevada. Jerry Bryant is the Director and Spokesman for WRLL.
Jerry recognized the Board of Directors: Shane Martin, Ed Kilgore, Stephani Johnston, Kelly Beruman, Joey LaBranch, Jason Borsini, Keith Trout, Jessy Cochrane, Bobby Sanchez, Dave Baumback, Desi Martin, Courtney Quintero, and Matt Veil. Brigitte Peterson and Brandon Coombs were applauded for their “above and beyond” volunteerism for the Walker River Little League. Then Director Bryant praised the more than 100 community volunteers who are making the 2023 season outstanding for the players.
The national anthem was sung by RoMijo Conchola; Player Pledge was read by ZayVerie Baumback; and First Pitch was thrown by Marion “Babe” Rodgers (99 years old) and caught by Bryson Veil (9 years old).
Babe Rodgers has lived in Yerington for the past 65 years. He served in World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1943 to 1946. Babe fought against 3 Kamikaze Pilots and lived to tell about it. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Babe Rodgers and Bryson Veil were able to talk together for a few minutes (about baseball, pitching & catching) after Jerry Bryant introduced them to each other in the dugout.
Alfred “Al” Bond, Quartermaster of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8084 in Yerington escorted Babe Rodgers to the ceremonial pitcher’s mound to throw the first pitch.
Wolf Pack- Leonel Rodriguez
Rockies – Brad Johnston
Destroyers – Shane Martin
Daisies – Haley Richardson
Comets – Piper Davis
Dodgers – Dominic Nunez
Diamondbacks – Jason Borsini
Orioles – Alyssa Stone
Blue Jays – Ty Joyner
Cubs – Jessy Cochrane
Mets – Travis Edney
Trashpandas – Bobby Sanchez
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