Malden Invitational Baseball Tournament: NMCC v. Portageville

Friday, April 14, 2017

By Chris Pobst ~ Standard Democrat

The New Madrid County Central Eagles defeated the Portageville Bulldogs 10-9 during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo.

Members of the New Madrid County Central baseball team celebrate their 10-9 win over Portageville during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Connor Barham makes a double play turn while NMCC's Chase Silman slides during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Nick Allred connects with a NMCC pitch during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Ian Torrey calls for time against NMCC during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)

Portageville's Jared Crafton delivers a pitch to a NMCC batter during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Jared Crafton scoops up a ground ball against NMCC during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Connor Barham leaps for a throw at first base against NMCC during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
NMCC's Palmer Campbell follows through on a swing against Portageville during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
NMCC's Brian Sylvester delivers a pitch to a Portageville batter during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Ian Torrey watches his pop-up against NMCC during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Hunter Gates slides safely into home plate as NMCC catcher Gavin Bond stops a late throw during pool play of the Malden Invitational Tournament Friday, April 14, 2017 in Malden, Mo. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)