Play ball! Gatemen visit Mattapoisett
Jun 25, 2013
Gatemen player Ryan Riga plays catch with third grader Desi Sinnott. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Members of the Wareham Gatemen baseball team made their annual visit to the Mattapoisett Library on Tuesday to read baseball books to kids, sign autographs, and play catch.
Spencer Turnbull, a pitcher from the University of Alabama, said he enjoyed spending time with the kids.
"When I was a kid, I loved being around the older players. It feel good to be here," he said.
After the guys hung out with in the Children's Department, they played catch with their adoring fans on the library lawn.
"It's really fun. I really loved it," said young James Kippenberger.
Gatemen player Ryan Riga plays catch with third grader Desi Sinnott. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Riga, Spencer Turnbull, and Andro Cutura, along with several of their teammates, read baseball-themed books to the kids. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Rigo and Desi head to the lawn for a game of catch. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
The Gatemen made buttons with the team's logo during craft time. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Riga chewed the fat with one little kid before playing catching. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
James Kippenberger practiced his throwing with pitcher Spencer Turnbull. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
