Fighting Squirrels Classic

Monday, June 10, 2013

By Chris Pobst -- Standard Democrat

The Charleston Fighting Squirrels defeated Festus American Legion Post 253 Sunday in the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston.

Charleston Squirrel Trey Tigart is met by teammates after driving in the winning run against Festus American Legion Post 253 after a bases loaded walk Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Charleston Squirrels runner Jared Walker heads for third base against Festus Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Charleston Squirrel pitcher Doug Still delivers a pitch against Festus Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Charleston Squirrels runner Brad Potts slides safely into third base against Festus Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)

Charleston Squirrels pitcher Cord Sheehy delivers a pitch to Festus Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Festus American Legion Post 253 head coach Zac Bone argues with home plate umpire Chris Stanfield after a play at home Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Festus American Legion Post 253 head coach Zac Bone is thrown out of the game after arguing with home plate umpire Chris Stanfield about a play at home Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Charleston Squirrels third baseman Caleb McCord stretches for a throw against Festus Sunday during the championship game of the Fighting Squirrels Classic at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
The Charleston Squirrels Senior Babe Ruth baseball team pose with their first place plaque after defeating Festus American Legion Post 253 7-6 during the championship of the Fighting Squirrels Classic Sunday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. (Photo by Chris Pobst)