McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U vs Orioles 17U

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U manager Michael Minner leads his team in prayer prior to a game against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U second baseman Ty Johnson bows his head in prayer prior to a game against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U pitcher Tyler Gilmer throws against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Charlie Parker swings at a pitch against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U base runner Charlie Parker rounds third base following a hit  against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U base runner Charlie Parker rests during a break in action against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U base runners Heath McCain (18) and Charlie Parker (24) speak with manager Michael Minner during a break int he action against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U center fielder Luke Nichols speaks with Fighting Squirrel assistant coach Jamie Johnson against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U second baseman Ty Johnson speaks with manager Michael Minner in between innings against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U base runner Kaden Siebert rests alongside manager Michael Minner during a break in the action against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Tyler Johnson connects with a pitch against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Nolan Self barely misses connecting with a pitch against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Nolan Self swings at a pitch against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Skylar Morrison watches a pitch sail past against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Chase Crosnoe swings at a pitch against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U hitter Chase Crosnoe watches his hit against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

McDonald's Fighting Squirrels 19U base runner Heath McCain heads for home to score against the Mineral Area Orioles 17U on Thursday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston on the opening day of the Babe Ruth State Tournament. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)