Jackson Babe Ruth falls in Regional Final

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Jackson Babe Ruth lost to the Minnetonka Mudhens in extra innings in the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in Charleston.

Jackson catcher Josh DeBrock tags out Minnetonka's Kyle Freienmuth to end the top of the eighth inning Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Mudhens shortstop Trevor Oenstenstad tags out Jackson's Ryan Bass on a steal attempt Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Ryan Bass reacts to being called out on a steal attempt Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament against Minnetonka in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Ryan Bass reacts to being called out on a steal attempt Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament against Minnetonka in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)

The Minnetonka Mudhens pile onto one another following the championship win over Jackson Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Mudhens center fielder Luke Irrgang runs to the infield after catching the winning out over Jackson Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
The Jackson bench cheers on the offense Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Alex Beussink bats Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Mudhens second baseman pulls in a grounder Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)

Jackson third baseman Ryan Bass throws to first for an out Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson pitcher Austin Mueler delivers against Minnetonka Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson second baseman Spencer Sander catches a pop up Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Chris Roth bats Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
The Minnetonka Mudhens rejoice after their championship over Jackson Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
The Minnetonka Mudhens celebrate their championship over Jackson Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson shortstop Garrett Fritsche takes a hard grounder into his stomach Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson center fielder Chris Roth pulls in a fly ball Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Chris Roth pitches in the eighth inning Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Minnetonka's Joe Knudsvig safely gets back to third base as Ryan Bass tries to tag him Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
The Minnetonka Mudhens congratulate one another as Jackson players head for the dugou Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Chris Roth bats Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Spencer Sander relaxes on second base after hitting an RBI Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson's Josh DeBrock safely reaches second base as the ball gets away from Trevor Oestenstad Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)
Jackson center fielder Chris Roth pulls in a fly ball Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston. (Kit Doyle)