April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
RBI League players attend RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
RBI League players help unload boxes of equipment from the Jordan’s Furniture truck during RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
Baseball bats are shown during RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
RBI League players attend RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with RBI League players in front of the Jordan’s Furniture truck at Fenway Park during RBI Opening Day in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
An RBI League player reacts after winning Boston Red Sox tickets in a raffle during RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
Representatives of sponsors Skeeter Snacks and Neighborhood Health Plan throw out a ceremonial first pitch together during RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
RBI League players are greeted by mascot Wally the Green Monster after winning Boston Red Sox tickets in a raffle during RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
April 16, 2016, Boston, MA:
RBI League teams pose for a group photograph during RBI Opening Day at Jim Rice Field in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 16, 2016.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
The Red Sox Foundation hosted the annual “RBI Opening Day” this morning at Jim Rice Field in Roxbury. RBI(Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) engages inner city teenagers in baseball and softball while teaching healthy choices and life skills. The foundation operates the leagues and provides funding for uniforms, equipment, umpires and travel to regional tournaments.
