Jackson Tribe 18U vs. Festus

The Jackson Tribe dugout was relatively relaxed, as they watched the action against Festus Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson Tribe baserunner Austin Buck sprints down the line to safely reach first base on a fielder's choice against Festus Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson Tribe baserunner Cecil Abernathy slides into home plate for the game's first run against Festus Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson Tribe shortstop Cecil Abernathy runs into shallow left field to make a great catch against Festus Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson Tribe hitter Layne Frederich makes contact with a pitch against Festus Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson Tribe manager Mark Lewis and catcher Layne Frederich walk to the mound in the third inning to speak with pitcher Tanner King against Festus Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson Tribe hitter Mason Lewis makes contact with a pitch against Festus Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson Tribe first baseman Will Ledure awaits a throw from pitcher Tanner King to try and keep a Festus baserunner close to the bag Wednesday during the opening round of the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)