Kennett vs. New Madrid County Central baseball

New Madrid County Central pitcher Carson Pfeffer watches his pitch sail toward a Kennett hitter on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

New Madrid County Central pitcher Carson Pfeffer watches his pitch sail toward a Kennett hitter on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

New Madrid County Central pitcher Carson Pfeffer watches his pitch sail toward a Kennett hitter on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett hitter Tanner Duncan watches a pitch go by against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett hitter Tanner Duncan awaits a pitch against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett coach Aaron New signals to an Indian base runner, as Payton Heinley rounds third base on his way home to score against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett hitter Reece Robinett is congratulated by teammates after scoring against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

New Madrid County Central baseball coach Joseph McClarty walks to the mound to relieve starting pitcher Carson Pfeffer against Kennett on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

New Madrid County Central baseball coach Joseph McClarty gives the ball to relief pitcher Clay Cope against Kennett on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

New Madrid County Central relief pitcher Clay Cope throws against Kennett on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett base runner Matt Gardner rounds third base on the advice of Indian coach Aaron New as he hit an inside-the-park home run against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett base runner Matt Gardner crosses home plate after hitting an inside-the-park home run against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett Tanner Duncan (2) celebrates with teammate Matt Gardner following his inside-the-park home run against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett hitter Matt Gardner (5) is mobbed by teammates following an inside-the-park home run against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett catcher Tanner Duncan looks at his pitch calls on his wrist against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett senior pitcher Kobe Gates throws against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett junior Reece Robinett watches the New Madrid County Central pitcher while awaiting his opportunity to bat on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett junior Reece Robinett slides into third base against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Kennett junior Reece Robinett slides past third base against New Madrid County Central on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)