PHOTO GALLERY:Cal Ripken Little League Opening Day

Six-year-old Jake Schmidt and 5-year-old Zack Groth were excited to get the season underway.

Five-year-old Camden Pope heads for first base.

Members of the Manatee Bearcats 10U travel ball team sold raffle tickets throughout the day.

Chicago Cubs catcher Logan Grace, 8, plays machine pitch.

Nine-year-old Jeremiah Keane plays for the Red Sox in the Minors division.

Five-year-old Zack Groth played first base for the Indians on Opening Day.

Five-year-old Brayden Sands played right field.

Six-year-old Ryan Swenson notched a hit for the Pirates.