The 2026 Little League season opened with a ceremonial first pitch by the Topper baseball team Friday at the Lou Caveglia Field on North Mesa. Hayden Watkins and Boaz Martinez pitched and Ben Dattlebaum and Lorenzo Twary caught. This year’s Little League has 384 players and 26 teams. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Toppers greet the Little League players Friday as they run out on the Lou Caveglia Field on North Mesa to participate in the opening ceremonies. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Little League President Joe Coulter leads players in the Little League Pledge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Little League players and coaches prepare to run onto the field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com