Batter up in Ottawa Hills

Emerson Cochran, 5, takes a swing on a pitch from his mother, Stacy, at their home in Ottawa Hills. Ms. Cochran was helping Emerson get a jump on his hitting. Friday saw a return to blue skies and warming temperatures after Thursday’s unseasonable cold and rain/snow mix. The weekend is expected to be ideal for baseball, as forecasters are calling for sunny skies and highs of about 60 today and 70 Sunday.