Mud Hens Mud Hens 2014 season opener Published on April 4, 2014 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print The sun makes a brief appearance. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Members of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Honor Guard march the colors onto the field. Blade/Andy Morrison Adam Goldberg makes a sculpted glass baseball kit at Gathered Art Gallery & Studios on Huron Street. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Mike Hessman, left, and manager Larry Parrish discuss the lineup before the game. Blade/Andy Morrison Audrey Mays, left, Dayton, and Cathy Trimble, Monclova, take a selfie near a Mud Hens yarn bomb on a pole near the stadium. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image The grounds crew spreads a drying agent on the batters box. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Ed Gill cooks food at his Gilligan's food stand on Huron Street. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Spectators head in to Fifth Third Field during a soggy opening day. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Terrance Lewis, Toledo, enjoys an Italian sausage near the ballpark. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Members of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Honor Guard march the colors onto the field. Blade/Andy Morrison Connor Bacome, 10, Toledo, is bundled up as he watches the game. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Members of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department salute during the National Anthem. Blade/Andy Morrison Spectators seek shelter from on the concourse. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Toledo firefighter Mark Klemner throws out one of the first pitches. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Buy This Image The turf crew keeps the field dry prior to the Toledo Mud Hens 2014 season opener. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Buy This Image Stacy Bacome, Toledo, and her son Connor Bacome, 10, try to stay warm as they watch the Toledo Mud Hens. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Toledo firefighter George Simko throws out one of the first pitches. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Buy This Image John Scobie, Blissfield, looks for a free shirt with others during opening day festivities. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Grace Hoye, 8, niece of fallen firefighter Stephen Machcinski, throws out one of the first pitches. Next to her is brother Brandon Hoye. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Buy This Image Season ticket holder Nancie Meacham, Erie Township, Mich., bows for a moment of silence honoring fallen Toledo firefighters. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Toledo Mud Hens first baseman Jordan Lennerton leads the team on to the field. BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Benjamin Nichols, 7, and Jacob Nichols, 10, Jackson, Mich., try to get a free shirt as they enjoy the game from behind home plate. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image The Toledo Firefighter Honor guard presents the colors. BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Jacob Nichols, 10, Jackson, Mich., watches from behind home plate. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image The Toledo Firefighter Honor guard presents the colors. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Buy This Image The Toledo Mud Hens take a moment of silence in memory of the fallen Toledo firefighters. BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Dan Desmond, Local 92 president, and his son Devon Desmond sing the National Anthem prior to the Toledo Mud Hens 2014 season opener. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Buy This Image Toledo Mud Hens designated hitter Ben Guez signs autographs for fans prior to the season opener. BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Related Items fifth third field ,Toledo Mud Hens Recommended for you Click to comment