IHSA Baseball Sectional Semifinals: Vernon Hills vs Grayslake Central

Grayslake Central lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills sophomore Matt Gramins throwing to first for an out on Grayslake Central during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills sophomore Matt Gramins throwing to first for an out on Grayslake Central during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior Justin Guryn starting off pitching for his Rams during the baseball sectional semifinal against the Vernon Hills Cougars on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior Devin  Moran making an excellent catch during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central junior Ethan LaBeck having a great bunt during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central junior Sam Ruhlmann hitting a foul during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior Justin Guryn pitching hard during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior Anthony Fitzgerald throwing to first for an out on Vernon Hills during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills junior Sam Perlin starting off pitching for his Cougars during the baseball sectional semifinal against Grayslake Central on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini making an excellent catch out in left field during the baseball sectional semifinal against Grayslake Central on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills sophomore Brennan Reback having a hit during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills senior Joey Marras practicing his swing seconds before hitting a double during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills sophomore Matt Gramins looses his helmet as he sprints home during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills celebrates a couple of great plays during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior David Llorens having a base hit during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon HIlls Head Coach Jay Czarnecki (right) having a quick chat with his catcher, Joey Marras (21) and his infield during the baseball sectional semifinal against Grayslake Central on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central junior Ryna Ford (center) watching intensely as his team battles Vernon Hills during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior David Llorens swarmed by high-fives after bringing in a run during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills senior Joey Marras (catcher) having a quick chat with his pitcher, junior, Sam Perlin (13) during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior Anthony Fitzgerald (white) getting Vernon Hills junior Connor McNamara (12) out at second during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills' Robby Nardini (19) high-fiving Matt Gramins just before batting during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills sophomore Drew Winegardner picking up a ball near third and throwing to first during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central junior Ryan Casper watching intensely as his team battles Vernon Hills during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central junior Griffin Edwards coming in to relieve his pitcher during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central's Ryan Mikes (9) coming into run for Greg Gauger (7) during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior Greg Gauger (7) fist bumping some thanks after scoring a run for his Rams during the baseball sectional semifinal against the Vernon Hills Cougars on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills sophomore Andrew Smith comes into to relieve his pitcher during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini making an excellent catch out in left field during the baseball sectional semifinal against Grayslake Central on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills' seniors Justin Falk (2nd left) hugging his relief pitcher, sophomore, Andrew Smith (left) after he came in and did his job during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills' seniors Justin Falk (center) and Ben Geren (18) hugging their relief pitcher, sophomore, Andrew Smith (left) after he came in and did his job during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior David Llorens comes into relieve his relief pitcher during the baseball sectional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills senior Jack Duffley (9) high-fiving some teammates after he brought in a run during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central junior Sam Ruhlmann (center) cheering for his Rams during the baseball sectional semifinal agaisnt the Vernon Hills Cougars on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior David Llorens (white) is out at second and then vernon Hills sophomore Matt Gramins (black) throws to first during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake Central senior David Llorens (white) is out at second and then vernon Hills sophomore Matt Gramins (black) throws to first during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills junior Chris Cahn (29) getting chased down by teammates after walking in the game winning run as they celebrate their win against Grayslake Central 5-4 during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills gathers around Chris Cahn (29) after he was walked home to score the game winning run, beating Grayslake Central 5-4 during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills sophomores, Brad Larsen (left) hugging Joe Rangel (28) after they beat Grayslake Central 5-4 during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini celebrates the win against Grayslake Central 5-4 during the baseball sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)