Heroic Bystander Chase Throws Out First Pitch for Danvers Americans

Opening day for Little League in Danvers is this Saturday and for the American division, Michael Chase will be throwing out the first pitch at Plains Park.

Chase is a DALL alum and the boys' varsity soccer coach at Danvers High; he's also become a hero for his actions last Monday. He and fellow Danvers resident Dan Marshall were two of the bystanders who went into action to help victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

"As you know, Michael was one of the very special people who was pictured directly in the rescue efforts at the Boston Marathon bombings. He is a true hero...we are honored to have him join us," says Laurie McCannon of the DALL in an announcement.

Players and coaches gather for the annual parade at 9:30 a.m. near Lyons Ambulance and opening day ceremonies are slated for 10 a.m. with Chase throwing out the first pitch at 10:15 a.m. at Memorial Field.

The Danvers Nationals will begin to gather for their parade at 9:30 a.m. on North Putnam Street (the parade is scheduled for 10 a.m.) and opening day ceremonies will take place at Moulton Field at Tapley Park.