Jackson vs. Poplar Bluff baseball

Jackson shortstop Steven Porzelt catches a Poplar Bluff fly ball as left fielder Cole Blanton backs him up during the fourth inning Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson baserunner Laban Petzoldt steals second base as Poplar Bluff second baseman Drew Dowd misses the throw during the third inning Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson second baseman Ryan O'Rear throws out a Poplar Bluff baserunner during the third inning Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson pitcher Alex Bolen tries to pick off a Poplar Bluff baserunner at first base during the fifth inning Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson coach Tatum Kitchen congratulates Trent Wills after Wills' triple against Poplar Bluff during the fourth inning Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson's Trent Wills scores on a passed ball as Poplar Bluff pitcher Wesley Pyles covers the plate during the fourth inning Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Poplar Bluff pitcher Wesley Pyles pitches to a Jackson batter during the first inning Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)