The Burger King Capahas defeated the St. Louis Raging Bulls 7-6 to give manager Jess Bolen a win in the final home game of his 50-year career Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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Mary Bolen acknowledges the crowd's applause for her support of the Capahas with husband Jess Bolen during a ceremony before the game with the St. Louis Raging Bulls on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Ty Bolen enjoys the mud during a ceremony honoring his grandfather, Jess Bolen, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Umpires enjoy the ceremony honoring Jess Bolen on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Capahas manager Jess Bolen holds the proclamation from Mayor Harry Rediger on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
The proclamation by Mayor Harry Rediger honoring Jess Bolen is seen Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Jess Bolen's 50-year coaching career was recognized in a ceremony Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha field.
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Don Hendricks and his daughter, Vicki Hendricks, pose for a photo at the Capahas vs. St. Louis Raging Bulls baseball game Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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Capahas starter Ross James pitches to a St. Louis Raging Bulls batter during the first inning Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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Capahas starter Ross James pitches to a St. Louis Raging Bulls batter during the first inning Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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Capahas baserunner Garret Reynolds turns toward third base after stealing second base as the throw got past St. Louis Bulls shortstop Tony Magnan during the third inning Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field. Reynolds finished with a two-base steal.
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Capahas reliever Cody Heisserer pitches to a St. Louis Raging Bulls batter during the fourth inning Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger talks with Capahas manager Jess Bolen, as T.J. Bolen looks on, before the game with the St. Louis Raging Bulls Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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Capahas manager Jess Bolen tries to dodge a line drive foul ball that struck him on the right arm during the first inning Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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Capahas manager Jess Bolen leaves the game to get first aid for his injured right arm that was hit by a line drive foul ball, during the first inning Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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Capahas manager Jess Bolen returned to the third-base coaching box with a bandaged right arm, as well as a ball glove given to him by a player, after he was struck by a line drive foul ball, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Capahas manager Jess Bolen meets a former Capaha, Rick Wieser, before Bolen's last home game Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Capahas manager Jess Bolen talks with former Capahas players, including Paul Kitchen, left, before Bolen's last home game Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Tom Bolen, holding daughter Annette, Jess and Mary Bolen with grandson Ty, and Kim Bolen Moore gather before a ceremony marking Jess Bolen's 50 years with the Capahas on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Former Capahas players stand with members of the Bolen family as Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger presents Jess Bolen with a proclamation recognizing his 50 years with the Capahas baseball team Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger honors Jess Bolen with a proclamation recognizing Bolen's 50 years with the Capahas baseball team before Bolen's last home game Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Capahas players watch the ceremony honoring Jess Bolen Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
Ty Bolen takes a lap around the batter's box during a ceremony honoring his grandfather, Jess Bolen, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field.
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