Carson's Cameron Pyle 3 scoring with West catcher Noah Loeblein 4 waiting for the ball. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

Carson standout CP Pyle drove in four runs with a pair of two-out hits for Rowan Legion. File photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

West's Blake Oliphant 9 scoring a run with Carson's catcher Cameron Burleyson 2 watching the throw go over. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

Hayden Simmerson has been a ‘difference maker’ for the team, not just on the mound but playing first base and swinging a big bat. File photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

West's pitcher Steven Smith 6 . photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

Carson's Cameron Pyle 3 tagged out trying to steal 2nd base by Luke Graham 18. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post