A setting sun casts long shadows of American Legion players from Augusta and Erskine during the season opener Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta.

Fans take in some sunshine and an American Legion game between Augusta and Erskine on Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta.

Augusta American Legion players warm up before the season opener against Erskine on Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta.

Augusta first baseman Cole Lockhart tags out an Erskine baserunner during the American Legion season opener Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta.

Fans take in the American Legion season opener between Augusta and Erskine on Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta.

Al Cloutier serves up a cheeseburger in the concession stand during the American Legion season opener between Augusta and Erskine on Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta.

Augusta pitcher Dean Jackman delivers against Erskine during the season opener Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta.