MIKE EYSTER/ CHRONICLE PHOTO – GM Jamie Christopher high-fives Lincoln Allen.
The Springfield Drifters opened their season on a rainy Friday night, but it couldn’t dampen the spirits of all associated with the game – especially coaches and players.
The Drifters are a wooden-bat league team playing its home games at Hamlin Sports Complex in Springfield this summer.
MIKE EYSTER/ CHRONICLE PHOTO – The Drifters line up for the National Anthem.
After visiting the Wenatchee Applesox for a three-game series this coming weekend, the Drifters return home Tuesday, June 14 to face the Yakima Valley Pippins.
MIKE EYSTER / CHRONICLE PHOTO – Managers exchange handshakes.
Photos clockwise from top: The Drifters line up for The National Anthem; managers exchange greetings; Drifters GM Jamie Christopher high-fives Lincoln Allen; in-game action rounding first base; and the Gleemen sing the anthem.
– Chronicle staff report
