Cape Girardeau Capahas vs. St. Louis Spikes

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian

The St. Louis Spikes defeated the Cape Girardeau Capahas (8-4) during the first game in a doubleheader June 3, 2018, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau Capahas players hold their hands behind their backs during the playing of the national anthem at the start of a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas pitcher Brock Beacham delivers a pitch during the third inning of a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau's Kyle James loosens up as he steps up to the plate during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas infielder Laban Petzoldt swings at a pitch during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas runner Grant Miller rounds second base before securing a triple in a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas infielder Laban Petzoldt fields a ground ball during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas first baseman Sean Bard bobbles the ball during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas general manager Jess Bolen prepares for a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardea Capahas pitcher Owen Hay delivers a pitch during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas infielder Laban Petzoldt steps on second base to secure an out during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas infielder Laban Petzoldt watches the ball after hitting a three-RBI home run during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capaha's pitcher Brock Beacham fields a sacrifice bunt as a St. Louis Spikes runner advances to third base during a game Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cape Girardeau Capahas baserunner Stephen Carter holds a batting helmet as he walks to the dugout during a game against the St. Louis Spikes on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)