HINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - Youth baseball players were finally able to get back on the diamond Monday for the first day of practice in a shortened season.
The players practicing Monday in Hingham will only be playing a team in Hull, and will have numerous safety measures during games and practices. Players will have to use their own equipment, balls will be sanitized and sanitizer will be available throughout the field.
“Permits are in place, we got the town approvals. Health officials gave us the okay. We’re excited,” President of the league Marc Svirbalus said.
And the game will be set up to allow for social distancing, with teams not using dugouts and the home plate umpire moved to behind the pitcher.
“Just hearing the sounds of a bat and a ball or a ball in a glove… it’s just summer.” parent Mark Rulli said. “That’s what kids need, they need to get back to what they’re used to doing.”
League officials said they’ll stop the season if they see coronavirus cases.
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