2nd Annual Jerry Gruss Tribute Game
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Ray Gruss (left) listens to Eric Converse (right) as he speaks before Saturday's tribute game. The scoreboard dedicated in memory of Jerry Gruss illumnates center field in the background. -
Ray Gruss, brother of Jerry Gruss, throws out the ceremonial first pitch -
Eric Converse, who was the event coordinator, throws out the ceremonial first pitch -
Michelle Gruss, Eric Converse, and Ray Gruss pose for a photo after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. -
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Paul Barney watches a pitch cross the plate. -
A member of the visiting yellow team fouls off a pitch -
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Rob Pecl, who plays college baseball at Walsh University, made a rare appearance on the mound for the home team. -
Varsity pitching coach Jeff Lauren rounds third base. Coach Lauren played in the Tribute game for the second year in a row. -
Rob Pecl watches his pitch -
Pitcher Kyle Richards (background, yellow) watches the ball cross the plate. -
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Lakewood Resident Aaron Donahoe waits on a pitch -
All-State golfer Ted Brink shows that he still has "the stuff" on the mound -