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Opening day of Bedford Little League Tee Ball worth the wait after delay due to rain

Veteran Mike Strunk throws out the first pitch at Baker Field during Wylie Park's opening day. About Wylie Park, Strunk said, "I enjoy doing this. I like to see the kids have fun. I played Little League myself a few years back."
Veteran Mike Strunk throws out the first pitch at Baker Field during Wylie Park's opening day. About Wylie Park, Strunk said, "I enjoy doing this. I like to see the kids have fun. I played Little League myself a few years back."

The beginning of this season's Bedford Little League Tee Ball games was delayed after a rainout on May 6 but the teams were ready to play ball on May 13 when the games actually began.

Wesson Gates concentrates on hitting the ball from a tee during a Tee Ball game at Wylie Park on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Wesson Gates concentrates on hitting the ball from a tee during a Tee Ball game at Wylie Park on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Fans watch a game between the Cubs and the Reds at Baugh Field on Monday, May 13, 2024, the opening day of Bedford Little League Tee Ball.
Fans watch a game between the Cubs and the Reds at Baugh Field on Monday, May 13, 2024, the opening day of Bedford Little League Tee Ball.

Games for ages youth ages 4-6, 7-9 and 11-12 were conducted at the Bedford sports complex.

Kane Hobson throws a pitch during the Cubs-Reds game Monday, May 13, 2024, at Wylie Park.
Kane Hobson throws a pitch during the Cubs-Reds game Monday, May 13, 2024, at Wylie Park.
Keenan Gates helps his son Gunner Gates warm up before his Tee Ball game for the 7- to 9-year-olds on May 13, 2024.
Keenan Gates helps his son Gunner Gates warm up before his Tee Ball game for the 7- to 9-year-olds on May 13, 2024.

Anyone who wants more information about the Bedford Little League can go online to bgclawco.org.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Bedford Little League Tee Ball 2024 season begins after rain delay