Dizzy Dean says, ‘Play ball!’

  • N.C. 11th Congressional District candidate Rod Honeycutt shakes hands with Weston Adams after throwing out one of two first pitches.
    N.C. 11th Congressional District candidate Rod Honeycutt shakes hands with Weston Adams after throwing out one of two first pitches.
  • David Ricks tries to help out his daughter, Emory, before she catches the first pitch. Though Emory was a little apprehensive at first, she did her job well behind the plate.
    David Ricks tries to help out his daughter, Emory, before she catches the first pitch. Though Emory was a little apprehensive at first, she did her job well behind the plate.

    Dizzy Dean Baseball celebrated opening day Saturday. Teams from Andrews, Copper Basin (Tenn.), Hiwassee Dam, Martins Creek, Murphy, Peachtree, Robbinsville and Ranger all ran out of the tunnel just outside the infield to celebrate the start of the youth baseball season.