Batter up!

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Members of the Mets carry the banner of the Manalapan Baseball and Softball Association during the April 5 parade to mark the start of the 2008 season. The event included activities for the youngsters at the Manalapan Recreation Center. Games for the MBSA will begin April 12. Joe Barone, 12, of the Royals, takes a swing during a morning of fun activities at the Manalapan Recreation Center that followed a parade by the children who play in the Manalapan Baseball and Softball Association.