View a gallery of images from the Firebirds’ 7-4 win against the Lions Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Free State's Jaden Moore (15) lets out a scream after scoring a run during the Firebirds' game against Lawrence High on Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High's Parker Kirkpatrick, right, tries to tag out Free State's Nate Strathman at third base during their game Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.

photo by: John Young

Free State's Zion Bowlin (13) tags out Lawrence High's Daonte Lowery as he tries to steal third base during their game Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High catcher Reese Carmona tags out Free State's Hunter Gudde (6) at the plate during their game Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High's Devin Lauts (22) slides past Free State catcher Jaden Moore to score a run during their game Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High players raise their hats as the celebrate an out during the Lions' game against Free State High on Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.

photo by: John Young

Free State's Nate Strathman (20) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run during the Firebirds' game against Lawrence High on Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.

photo by: John Young

Free State's Zion Bowlin scoops up a ground ball during the Firebirds' game against Lawrence High on Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds beat the Lions, 7-4, in eight innings.