For nearly 60 years, the Murray Liberty League has played baseball at Grant Park (6150 S. Main St.). On April 8, Murray Mayor Brett Hales threw out the first pitch on opening day to start this year’s season. 

“These four diamonds have just been a staple of Murray,” Hales said. “People come and this is where we spend our dinners every night for baseball. So it’s exciting and we’re excited to do well.”

The Murray Liberty League is for athletes ages 5-12 and is part of the Cal Ripken Youth Baseball Association. This year, more than 240 participants will play games at Grant Park on Tuesday and Thursday nights, from 4:45 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

“It’s baseball at its finest, just like it used to be,” said Christy Baker, Murray Liberty League board member. “This is what I remember when I was young, going to my brother’s games. It’s great and so much fun. We have a blast.” λ