Under the watchful eye of Meredith Cripe, a member of the Chantilly, Virginia Little League Challenger League, President George W. Bush places a ball on the tee to start the game and the 2007 White House Tee Ball Season on the South Lawn. The game pitted the Bobcats from Cumberland, Maryland, against the Red Wings of Luray, Virginia.
President Bush: ... we're about to get the first pitch in. And Meredith Cripe is going to give me the ball in a minute. Meredith, we're really glad you're here. Thanks for coming. It's a big day to be here to put out the first pitch on opening day, and we're glad we selected you....And now before we begin the game, and before you give me the ball, Meredith, we're going to have the Little League Pledge. Are you ready? (The pledge is recited.)
Play ball. (Applause.)