The New Jersey Amateur Baseball League opened for the season this weekend with a doubleheader in New Providence, New Jersey. The first pitch is expected to be thrown by New Providence Mayor Al Morgan. Despite the cold weather and lack of outside practices, the team has been working hard to prepare for the season.
The team's coach was in an altercation with a team parent in Branchburg, N.J., and the coach is now suspended. The umpire is also recovering from surgery, and there are reports of other incidents. An investigation is ongoing. The Branchburg Police Department is investigating the incident.