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Santa Margarita Little League takes the field for spring baseball

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  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers battle for a catch during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers shout the official pledge during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

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  • Sean Duggan flips over the outfield fence while going for a catch during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night festivities at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Connor Potawsky jumps on the back of Colton Thompson during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Jayden Beach climbs the outfield fence during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremony at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers goof around before the official opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Jayden Beach takes a run around the outfield during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremony at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguer Sebastian Walker hops onto the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer bobbles a catch along the outfield fence during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers wrestle in the outfield grass during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer shields his eyes from the sun as he sits on the fence during opening night festivities at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer entertains his teammates with a song during
    opening night festivities at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little League rookies enter the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguer Sebastian Walker leads his team onto the field during
    opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers rush onto the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer runs onto the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • The Santa Margarita Little Leaguer take to the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers watch a helicopter fly overhead as part of opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • A Santa Margarita Little Leaguer grooms the field during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Collin Cate from the Orange County Fire Authority threw out the first pitch during Santa Margarita Little League’s opening night ceremony at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little League coach Kyle Walker falls to the dirt during a bat spin contest at opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers watch their coaches compete in a bat spin contest at opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

  • Santa Margarita Little Leaguers watch their coaches compete in a bat spin contest at opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, contributing photographer)

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Getting that spring itch for the start of baseball season?

While the Major League won’t be taking the field for a bit longer, Little Leagues around Orange County are playing ball.

Rains have been a headache for scheduling practices and games, but some leagues had opening ceremonies this weekend, including Santa Margarita Little League.