T-Town Turns Out for Mud Hens Opener

Toledo fans were treated to a double header April 14, 2011, at Fifth Third Field for the Mud Hens home opener, played against the Columbus Clippers. Visit toledoblade.com/mudhens for stories. CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO VIEW FULL IMAGE, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Isaac Monnin, 8, along with his father Randy Monnin, of Sylvania, Rick Monnin, Randy's brother, of Sylvania Township, and his ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Clete Thomas greets his Mud Hens teammates during player introductions. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo Mud Hens players, left, and Columbus Clippers players, right, line the field during the National Anthem. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Miss Ohio Becky Minger, a Sylvania native, sings the National Anthem at Fifth Third Field. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sasha Turner pours sauce on a gyro sandwich during the Mud Hens home opener at Fifth Third Field. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Hot dogs at a concession stand are ready for the fans during the Mud Hens home opener at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo mascot Muddy entertains fans during the Mud Hens home opener. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sisters Leslie Zazula, left, Emily Zazula, center, and Natalie Zazula, right, try to get the attention of Mud Hens players ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo George Clark, left, photographs his sister Jessica Clark, of Chelsea, Michigan, posing with Toledo Mud Hens player Andy Dirks.... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Liz Geha of Sylvania, takes in the action during the Mud Hens home opener at Fifth Third Field. She said ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Marie Vischer, left, and Steve Ramirez, right, both of Toledo, lead a group of dancing fans outside Fifth Third Field. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Staff Sgt. Tim Fiordaliso representing the 180th Fighter Wing Command Post, the 2010 Air National Guard Command Post of the ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jeff Turner a senior broker with Fifth Third Securities, throws out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Mud Hens ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A cotton candy vendor makes his way through the stands at Fifth Third Field. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mud Hens player Clete Thomas wears his glove on his head as he signs autographs for fans. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Pat Martinez and Vicki Myers of Toledo enjoy themselves in a picnic table area at Fifth Third Field for the ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Butch Irwin of Perrysburg takes a bite of a bratwurst sandwich drawing a laugh from David Douglas of Maumee, as ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fans watch the Mud Hens home opener through the fence outside Fifth Third Field. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON