The umpires converge on home plate before the opening pitch.

John Arlt (right) and Nick Biagini (left) with a member of the coaching staff.

Minnesota's reserves greet the starters as they enter the field.

Kyle Carr throws the first pitch of the game.

Andy Hunter fields the first out of the game.

Andy Hunter tags out Chris Carino in the first inning.

Mike Kimlinger steps into the box.

Kimlinger watches the first pitch.

It was run away from the untenured professors in the middle of the first inning.