Babe Ruth State Championship: Southeast Tropics 18U vs. McDonald's Fighting Squirrels

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels pitcher Tyler Gilmer fires a pitch during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics first baseman Jeffery Miller runs toward home plate while teammate Drew Dirnberger celebrates. The Tropics beat the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 5-3 on Monday at Capaha Field to win the 2021 Babe Ruth State Championship. (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics designated hitter Dawson Menz, left, fist bumps teammate Nate Rhew after scoring a run during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics second baseman Drew Dirnberger celebrates with a teammate after scoring a run during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics pitcher Noah Willingham throws a pitch during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels outfielder Luke Nichols walks back to the dugout after striking out during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics pitcher Noah Willingham throws a pitch during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels designated hitter Austin Gast reaches second base during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels pitcher Carter Heuring throws a pitch during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels outfielder Luke Nichols makes a sliding catch during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels catcher Nolan Self swings at a pitch during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics third baseman Parker Jeffries throws to first during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels outfielder Gordon Todd hits a ground ball during Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics pitcher Bryce Morgan runs to first to record the final out of Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics players congratulate Bryce Morgan after he recorded the final out of the Tropics' 5-3 win over the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels on Monday at Capaha Field to win the 2021 Babe Ruth State Championship. (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels pitcher Carter Heuring receives his runner-up medal following Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the Southeast Tropics at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics first baseman Jeffery Miller receives his championship medal following Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics catcher Eli Marvin receives his championship medal following Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

Southeast Tropics outfielder Brennan Fowler receives his championship medal following Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)

The Southeast Tropics put on their championship medals following Monday's Babe Ruth State Championship game against the McDonald's Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field.  (J.C. Reeves ~ jcreeves@semoball.com)