Jack Garcia of Bristol runs toward home plate with his grandfather, Len Babbitt, beside him.
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Jacob Borgueta of Portsmouth offers Gully Jr. a high-five at first base.
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Challenger Vice President Chris Patsos holds Pat Patriot's world
championship ring.
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Dean Prendergast was one of the local volunteers manning the grill.
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Dean Prendergast was one of the local volunteers manning the grill.
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Dean Prendergast was one of the local volunteers manning the grill.
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Spectators applaud as a player gets a hit.
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Matthew Kibbe, of Smithfield, enjoys a pony ride at Sunday's Challenger Jamboree.
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Matthew Kibbe, of Smithfield, enjoys a pony ride at Sunday's Challenger Jamboree.
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Jack Garcia takes a swing with the help of his grandfather, Len Babbitt.
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Jack Garcia takes a swing with the help of his grandfather, Len Babbitt.
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Paul Cooper celebrates after reaching home plate.
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Ellery Kinnane speeds toward first base after getting a hit.
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First base coach Jay Ford high-fives Gigi Boucher as she reaches first base.
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Gigi Boucher keeps her eye on the ball while at bat.
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Coach Chuck Cooper smiles as Paul Cooper cheers with spectators as his name is announced.
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Jacob Borgueta watches his hit as he heads toward first base.
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Jared Wuettner, 11, of Warwick, keeps his eye on the ball while preparing to swing.
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Third baseman Ellery Kinnane delivers the ball to first baseman Jacob Borgueta.
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Jason Bowler of Tiverton throws the ball back to the pitcher.
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Allison Parker of Warwick prepares to swing.
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Gully Jr. mimics first baseman Jacob Borgueta's stance.
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Challenger President Bob Dyl throws out the first pitch during opening ceremonies.
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Challenger President Bob Dyl throws out the first pitch during opening ceremonies.
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James Allenson of Warwick won the grand prize of two box seats to the RedSox.
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James Allenson of Warwick won the grand prize of two box seats to the RedSox.
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Ethan Conley, of Riverside smiles upon receiving his raffle prize: an autographed photograph of Red Sox player Dustin Pedroia.
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First raffle prize winner, Emily Taul, of Warwick examines the game ball she is awarded.
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Derek Patsos holds the first raffle prize while Challenger President Bob Dyl draws a ticket.
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Division Vice President Chris Patsos announces raffle winners.
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Members of Hope Valley Industries pause for the National Anthem.
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Assistant Coach Derek Patsos asks players and spectators to remove their hats and pause while the National Anthem is played.
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Head Coach and Vice President, Chris Patsos high-fives players and their families as they arrive on the field before opening ceremonies.
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Aidan Benjamin, 11, offers a smile and a wave while parading toward the fields.
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Players and coaches parade toward the fields for opening ceremonies.
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Nathan Sarnecky of Swansea poses with Newport Gulls and Salve Regina Seahawks mascots.
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Jared Delomba (left), of Smithfield, works the camera with Newport Gulls and Salve Regina Seahawks mascots before the start of the parade.
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