McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U vs. Southeast Tropics 18U

CHARLESTON - The McDonald's Fighting Squirrels battled the Southeast Tropics in the 2021 Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park on Thursday.

Southeast Tropics 18U manager Dustin Schwartz meets with the umpire prior to playing the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U hitter Parker Jeffries swings at a pitch against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U pitcher Luke Nichols speaks with catcher Nolan Self against the Southeast Tropics 18U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U third base coach Mac McConnel speaks with base runner Drew Dirnberger against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U assistant coach Jamie Johnson speaks with pitcher Luke Nichols and catcher Nolan Self against the Southeast Tropics 18U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U pitcher Luke Nichols throws against the Southeast Tropics 18U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U hitter Bryce Morgan swings at a pitch against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U pitcher Ray Ochoa throws against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Austin Gast swings at a pitch against the Southeast Tropics 18U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U hitter Nate Rhew watches a pitch go by against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U hitter Nate Rhew swings at a pitch against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U pitcher Ray Ochoa throws against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U pitcher Ray Ochoa speaks with catcher Eli Marvin against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels hitter Charlie Parker swings at a pitch against the Southeast Tropics 18U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U base runner Justin Moses scores early against the Southeast Tropics 18U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U pitcher Luke Nichols throws against the Southeast Tropics 18U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Southeast Tropics 18U hitter Parker Jeffries tries to lay down a bunt against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U squad on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com