Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament - Charleston Fighting Squirrels vs. SEMO Spartans

The Charleston Fighting Squirrels defeated the SEMO Spartans (10-4) on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.

Charleston Fighting Squirrels pitcher Dakota Talley, left, throws to first baseman Drew Resichman while attempting to pick-off SEMO Spartans baserunner Haden Hillis during a game Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Members of the Charleston Fighting Squirrels huddle after praying before a game Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Members of the Charleston Fighting Squirrels stand for the playing of the national anthem Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels pitcher Dakota Talley prepares to throw a pitch Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Members of the Charleston Fighting Squirrels watch the game from the dugout Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels second baseman Turner Fritts steps on the bag before throwing to first base to complete a double play Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels first baseman Drew Reischman swings at a pitch in the bottom of the third inning of a game Thursday, July 5, 2018, against the SEMO Spartans at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels second baseman Turner Fritts slides into third base Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels pitcher Dakota Talley chases down a bunt Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

SEMO Spartans pitcher Gage McNeil throws a pitch Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels shortstop Lane Baremore takes a lead-off from third base Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels coach Michael Minner calls right fielder Ronin Rice back to third base as he begins to return to second Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

SEMO Spartans second baseman Jack Scruggs watches the ball fly beneath his glove as he attempts to make a diving catch Thursday, July 5, 2018, during a game against the Charleston Fighting Squirrels at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

Charleston Fighting Squirrels pitcher Dakota Talley warms up in the on-deck circle Thursday, July 5, 2018, during a game against the SEMO Spartans at Benny Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri.Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian