OVC Tournament - SEMO vs. Belmont, Morehead State

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Fred Lynch

Southeast Missouri State defeats Belmont 9-4, then falls to Morehead State 16-3 to take second place in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 at The Ballpark in Jackson, Tenn.

Southeast Missouri State's Trevor Ezell hits a triple to drive in three runs against Belmont during the fourth inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn. (Fred Lynch)
The Redhawks stand for the national anthem before the game with Belmont in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 at The Ballpark in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State relief pitcher Ryan Lenaburg throws to a Belmont batter during the second inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn. (Fred Lynch)
Southeast Missouri State's Trevor Ezell hits a triple to drive in three runs against Belmont during the fourth inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State's Andy Lennington crosses the plate to score against Belmont on a single by Hunter Leeper during the fourth inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State's Ryan Rippee celebrates with teammates after scoring against Belmont during the fourth inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
The Redhawks watch the game with Belmont during the sixth inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State's Dalton Hewitt is congratulated by coach Steve Bieser after scoring against Belmont during the seventh inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State's Jason Blum tries to plead his case but the umpire ruled Belmont's Tyler Fullerton had tagged the base during the seventh inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Redhawks fans celebrate three runs against Belmont with a triple by Trevor Ezell in the fourth inning of an elimination game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Redhawks fans watch the game against Belmont in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State's Hunter Leeper rounds third base on his way to scoring on a triple by Trevor Ezell against Morehead State during the fifth inning of the championship game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn. (Fred Lynch)
Southeast Missouri State second baseman Jason Blum throws to first base for a double play after retiring Morehead State's Braxton Morris during the eighth inning of the championship game in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Morehead State players run out to the mound to celebrate with relief pitcher Brent Stoneking who closed the 16-3 championship win over Southeast Missouri State in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Morehead State players pile on relief pitcher Brent Stoneking to celebrate their 16-3 championship win over Southeast Missouri State in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State players leave the field after their 16-3 loss to Morehead State in the championship game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn.
Southeast Missouri State coach Steve Bieser talks to his team after their 16-3 loss to Morehead State in the championship game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tenn. (Fred Lynch)