IHSA Varsity Boys Baseball: Warren at Zion-Benton

Warren 's Ben Dinter sliding safely to third, catching is Zion Junior Zack Amundsen during the Boys Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Starting off Pitching for Zion is Junior #5, Angel Verduzco, during the Boys Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Malik Patterson (8) throwing the ball from the outfield during the Boys Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Zack Amundsen throwing the ball to first for an easy out during the Boys Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Warren's starting Pitcher Jay Nickell tossing the ball to first for an easy out after the batter hit a bunt, during the Boys Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Stephen Binstock is unsuccessful at stealing second base, tagging him out is Zion Senior Willie Hunt, during the Boys Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Adam Gleason (2) catching a ball in midair for an out during the Boys Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Adam Gleason (2) throwing the ball to first for an out during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Luke Hatton (15) hitting another foul ball during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Brett Whitlow speaking with his Pitcher, Junior Angel Veruzco (5) after a few walks during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Jake Falish (10) gets a fist bump from Coach DJ McCullough after scoring a run during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Ben Perner having a bade hit during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Willie Hunt hitting a double during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior David Schnettler gets called in to play Pitcher during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Brett Whitlow (catcher) talks with Junior David Schnettler (pitcher) after coming in during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Angel Verduzco (5) having a nice hit during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Leo Zaremba having a few great hits during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Adam Gleason gets caught up between third and home, tagging him out is Warren's Catcher Andrew Nickell, during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Bryan Ramirez having a foul ball go off his fingers during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Bryan Ramirez grabbing his hand in pain after having a foul ball go off his fingers during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Bryan Ramirez batting during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior David Schnettler getting to finish the game as Pitcher during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior David Schnettler getting to finish the game as Pitcher during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Jake Falish (10) getting a shot as Pitcher for the last couple innings during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Angel Verduzco (5) throwing the ball to first for an easy out during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Warren Coach DJ McCullough talks with his Pitcher Jake Falish late in the 7th inning during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Brett Whitlow (4) sliding safely back to first, Warren's First baseman Stephen Binstock always ready, during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Brett Whitlow running through third and on his way home during the Varsity Baseball game against Warren at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Warren Coach Clint Smothers packed his bags and walking after being thrown out of the game late in the 7th inning, during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Leo Zaremba (7) sliding safely to third base after hitting a triple, at third is Warren's Jake Nowry, during the Varsity Baseball game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media