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.
  • Paul Barney watches a pitch cross the plate.
  • A member of the visiting yellow team fouls off a pitch
  • 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.
  • Lakewood Resident Aaron Donahoe waits on a pitch
  • All-State golfer Ted Brink shows that he still has "the stuff" on the mound