Jackson vs. Poplar Bluff baseball

Jackson's Matt Crader (10) chases down Poplar Bluff's Bandyn Clark in between second and third bases during the second inning of a game at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Clark was tagged out by Jackson's Clay Baker (5) after receiving the throw from Crader. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson's Matt Crader chases down Poplar Bluff's Bandyn Clark in between second and third bases during the second inning of a game at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Clark was tagged out by Jackson's Clay Baker after receiving the throw from Crader. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson coach Bryan Austin high fives Zach McDowell as he rounds third after hitting a three-run homer that clenched a 12-2 victory over Poplar Bluff during the fifth inning of a game at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson's Clay Baker makes contact during the third inning of a game against Poplar Bluff at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson's Tyler Koch gets out Poplar Bluff's Josh King at first during the fifth inning of a game at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson's Logan Bartels takes a swing during the fourth inning of a game at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson's Tyler Qualls dives back to first as Poplar Bluff's Charlie Kayser attempts the pick off during the first inning of a game in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Qualls was safe at first. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson's Bob Clark pitches during the first inning of a game against Poplar Bluff at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson's Logan Bartels tags out Poplar Bluff's Josh King at second base during the first inning of a game at Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Jackson won 12-2. (Kristin Eberts)