Class 3 Semifinals: NMCC v. Christian (June 3)

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

By Chris Pobst -- Standard Democrat

The New Madrid County Central Eagles fell 4-3 to O'Fallon Christian Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon.

New Madrid County Central head coach Joe McClarty reacts after an interference call Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Grayson York stands ready to hit against O'Fallon Christian Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central pitcher Palmer Campbell delivers a pitch to an O'Fallon Christian batter Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central first baseman Grayson York makes a throw to first Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)

New Madrid County Central's Austin Godwin connects with a pitch against O'Fallon Christian Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Kiel Causey approaches third base Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Grayson York reacts after striking out in the sixth inning Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Daniel Manley connects with a pitch against O'Fallon Christian Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central shorstop Jake Reed scoops a pickoff throw from home plate as Christian's Kyle Baumann (2) slides safely into second base Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Palmer Campbell delivers a pitch Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
O'Fallon Christian's Daniel Davis (9) crosses the plate after Kyle Baumann (2) does the same in the sixth inning to take a 4-2 lead as NMCC catcher Garrison Keene reacts Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Daniel Manley watches an at-bat in the dugout Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Jake Reed is called out on a force play at home during the seventh inning Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)
New Madrid County Central's Tyler Sprouse reacts after striking out to end the game as O'Fallon Christian celebrates it's 4-3 victory Tuesday during the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal at T.R. Hughes Ball Park in O'Fallon. (Chris Pobst photo)