Baseball: North County at Sikeston

Sikeston defeated North County in a high school baseball game Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at VFW Stadium.

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Sikeston's Bryce Bays high fives head coach Brett Kolons on his way home after he hit a two-run home run during the bottom of the first inning of the matchup against the North County Raiders.

Sikeston's Ben Ray keeps his eye on the ball as he swings at it during the home matchup against the North County Raiders.

Sikeston's Jeffery Thornbrough slides safely into home against North County on Wednesday afternoon at VFW Stadium.

Sikeston's Noah Hicks tags out a North County runner during Wednesday's baseball game at VFW Stadium.

Sikeston's Nate Self celebrates with his teammates after he hit a home run during the home matchup against the North County Raiders on Wednesday afternoon at VFW Stadium.

Sikeston's Ben Ray goes to his knees to make a catch against the North County Raiders on Wednesday afternoon at VFW Stadium.

Sikeston pitcher Nate Self throws a pitch during the first inning of the matchup against the North County Raiders on Wednesday afternoon at VFW Stadium.