Cal Ripken baseball playoffs

Ethan Buotte of the Red Sox gets into fielding position at third base as a pitch is delivered to the plate during the Cal Ripken Baseball playoffs. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Owen Sevigny of the Mexico Lions is seen running to home plate during the Cal Ripken Baseball playoffs. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Shortstop Dakota Tompkins of the Green Monsters makes a good throw to first base during the Cal Ripken Baseball playoffs. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Mexico Explorers catcher Logan Cote heads back out to his position during the Cal Ripken Baseball playoffs. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)