(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez T-Ball players Bryton Prater, left, and Peyton Moore admire their new medals they received Tuesday evening during the closing ceremony for the Natchez Recreation Department’s T-Ball league. Prater looked at his medal and said, “I have been waiting for you for a long time.” (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Dylan Hutchins keeps an eye on the ball. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Callen Weeks hugs his grandfather Danny Weeks when he reached first base. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Dallas Davis made his intentions known during the afternoon contest as he yelled “Hey. Hit the ball to me.” (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Edee Brown with her medal Tuesday evening. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Dallas David with his medal. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Bryton Prater and Dylan Hutchins reach for the ball in the infield Tuesday evening. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)