Getting ready for next week's opener

SPT April 1, 2002 - Jared Kent, assistant groundskeeper, grooms the infield at Fifth Third Field Monday afternoon. Players reported Monday and first practice is Tuesday. Blade photo by Dave Zapotosky BLADE Enlarge

Jared Kent, assistant groundskeeper, grooms the infield of Fifth Third Field, the new downtown home of the Toledo Mud Hens baseball team.

The team's first practice is scheduled for today. In addition to a new ballpark, the team will sport new uniforms.