Photos by RORY MOORE
Tiger Media Network
After dropping the first two games of the series to No. 9-ranked Pittsburg State University, the Fort Hays State University baseball team used a late charge to take the series finale, 11-7.
FHSU (10-24 overall, 7-17 MIAA) led 3-2 after the first inning, only to see the Gorillas claw their way back to take a 7-6 lead entering the bottom of the eighth.
That’s when the Tigers exploded for 6 runs to take a four-run cushion. FHSU held Pitt State scoreless in the top of the ninth to secure the win.
Aaron Boutz pitched fine innings for the Tigers. 
The Tigers getting ready to play the Pittsburg St. Gorillas as Infielder Dylan Salcido is introduced. 
Wichert speaking with Chavez without surrounded defenders. 
Outfielder Antonio Avila walking back to the Tiger dugout after scoring in the bottom of the first. 
The Tigers scoring three runs in the eighth. 
Mac Bowie getting congratulated after homering to right field in the eighth. 
Outfielder Tytin Goebel splashed with water after homering at the bottom of the fourth. 
The Tigers defeated the Gorillas 11-7. 
Howell positioning himself for a catch. 
Brandon Chavez was the winning pitcher of the game, striking out five Gorillas. 
First Baseman Derek Woolwine running to second base. 
Howell running back to home plate past Head Coach Justin Wichert. 
Goebel rounding third. 
Infielder Cooper Howell working with Tiger defense to complete a double play. 
Howell attempting to tag out a sliding Gorilla. 
Salcido catching a Gorilla bat.