Opening Day 
Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:38PM
Fabian Lewkowicz

The Chicago White Sox run on to the baseball field during Santa Monica P.O.N.Y. League's Opening Day Ceremony at Los Amigos Park on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

PONY Baseball is designed to "Protect Our Nation's Youth" by providing experiences in youth baseball that will help young boys and girls grow into healthier and happier adults. Players are taught the importance of teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and responsibility. SMPL has provided generations of children the chance to learn the skills of baseball.

PONY baseball play is governed by the Official Rules of Major League Baseball and PONY Baseball rules and regulations. It also includes pick-offs, lead-offs, steals, dropped 3rd strike rule, and longer basepaths.

Update on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:40PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz

Santa Monica council Member Tony Vazquez throws the ceremonial first pitch during Santa Monica P.O.N.Y. League's Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2013

Update on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:43PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz

Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson throws the ceremonial first pitch during Santa Monica P.O.N.Y. League's Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

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