Augusta gives a pre-game Go Blue Sturgeon cheer before playing Tri-County in the 15-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament game Friday in Augusta. Staff photo by Joe Phelan

Apple Valley's Isaac Bell slides safely into home on a passed ball as Sanford pitcher Ryan Townsend covers the plate during a 15-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament game Friday in Augusta. Staff photo by Joe Phelan

Apple Valley third baseman Avery Beckwith easily tags out Sanford's Alex Schopes after he tried to stretch a double into a triple during a 15-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament game Friday in Augusta. Staff photo by Joe Phelan

Augusta right fielder Dakota Andow catches a popup against Tri-County during a 15-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament game Friday in Augusta. Staff photo by Joe Phelan

Augusta's Logan Porter throws a pitch to a Tri-County batter during a 15-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament game Friday in Augusta. Staff photo by Joe Phelan

Tri-County second baseman Will Deiterich tags out Augusta's Chandler Moore during a 15-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament game Friday in Augusta. Joe Phelan