Concordia 9-year-old All-Star Jude Sharp makes a throw to first base Saturday during a youth game in Vidalia. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Concordia 9s assistant coach Jerry Sharp speaks to TJ Williams, standing, Jude Sharp, left, and Parker Roach, right, during Saturday night’s action. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Concordia 9-year-old pitcher Landon Duncan throws a strike Saturday during a youth baseball game in Vidalia. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)