Fighting Squirrel Classic: Sikeston Silver Sox v. Ultimate Baseball

Friday, June 9, 2017

By David Jenkins ~ Standard Democrat

Sikeston's Ben Ray throws a pitch to an Ultimate Baseball hitter in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Ultimate Baseball's Lathan Brooks tries to escape a rundown between Sikeston's Jordan Kluesner (left) and Dee Triplett in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Ultimate Baseball's Lathan Brooks slides safely into home as Sikeston catcher Wyatt Barnett tries to stay on his feet in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Ben Ray throws a pitch to an Ultimate Baseball batter in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Ultimate Baseball's Austin Brock throws a pitch to a Sikeston hitter in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Ben Ray swings at a pitch against Ultimate Baseball in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Kobe Hubbert runs to second base as a throw sails away from Ultimate Baseball's Zane Wallace in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Ultimate Baseball's Andy Roberts throws a pitch to a Sikeston Silver Sox batter in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston shortstop Derez Tipler leaps for a throw as Ultimate Baseball's Ty'Reik Thomas attempts a steal in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston shortstop Derez Tipler prepares to tag out Ultimate Baseball's Ty'Reik Thomas in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Dallan Stotts dives back into first base safely as Ultimate Baseball's Patrick Maddox fields a pickoff throw in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Fred Thatch swings at a pitch against Ultimate Baseball in the Fighting Squirrel Classic Friday, June 9, 2017, at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)