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Opening day of PAL baseball at Corner Ballpark

The Detroit News
The 15U International Stars, left, and Team Ecorse greet each other without shaking hands due to COVID-19 before the start of the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball at The Corner Ballpark, in Detroit, July 6, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the two teams were instructed to wear masks while in the dugout and to social distance when possible.
The 15U International Stars, left, and Team Ecorse greet each other without shaking hands due to COVID-19 before the start of the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball at The Corner Ballpark, in Detroit, July 6, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the two teams were instructed to wear masks while in the dugout and to social distance when possible.
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Asante Parker, of the 15U International Stars, throws a pitch during the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball.
Asante Parker, of the 15U International Stars, throws a pitch during the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball.
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Micah Jackson, of the 15U International Stars, warms up during the opening day.
Micah Jackson, of the 15U International Stars, warms up during the opening day.
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Member of the 15U International Stars watch the game from the dugout.
Member of the 15U International Stars watch the game from the dugout.
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Jourdan Mathis of the International Stars slides safely into first after Mike Jones, from Team Ecorse, is late with the tag.
Jourdan Mathis of the International Stars slides safely into first after Mike Jones, from Team Ecorse, is late with the tag.
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Ecorse's Mike Jones is safe at home as Asante Parker of the International Stars fields the throw.
Ecorse's Mike Jones is safe at home as Asante Parker of the International Stars fields the throw.
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International Stars players Asante Parker, left, and Micah Jackson cool off with a drink while in the dugout.
International Stars players Asante Parker, left, and Micah Jackson cool off with a drink while in the dugout.
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Donald Kurtz, right, of the International Stars 15U is congratulated by his teammates after scoring.
Donald Kurtz, right, of the International Stars 15U is congratulated by his teammates after scoring.
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Fans watch the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball at The Corner Ballpark.
Fans watch the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball at The Corner Ballpark.
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Amari Anthony, of the International Stars, watches the game from the dugout.
Amari Anthony, of the International Stars, watches the game from the dugout.
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Lawrence Carr of the Ecorse team waits for his turn at bat.
Lawrence Carr of the Ecorse team waits for his turn at bat.
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The International Stars and Team Ecorse play during the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball.
The International Stars and Team Ecorse play during the opening day of Police Athletic League baseball.
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The International Stars team rallies together without actually bumping fists due to COVID-19.
The International Stars team rallies together without actually bumping fists due to COVID-19.
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Caleb Butler, of the 15U International Stars, takes a drink while in the dugout.
Caleb Butler, of the 15U International Stars, takes a drink while in the dugout.
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Players for Team Ecorse tip their caps, rather than shake hands, after defeating the International Stars.
Players for Team Ecorse tip their caps, rather than shake hands, after defeating the International Stars.
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