PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Seven-year-old McKinze Clayton with her parents Donna Hayes- Whitaker and Shane Whitaker pose for a photo before the game begins.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Lake Wales Coach Jason DeWitt hands seven-year-old McKinze Clayton a baseball as she readies to throw out the first pitch of the game.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

McKinze Clayton throws out the first pitch as Lake Wales challenges Sebring on Friday night in Lake Wales.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

McKinze Clayton throws out the first pitch as Lake Wales challenges Sebring on Friday night in Lake Wales.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Lake Wales players take turns hugging McKinze Clayton as she leaves the mound after throwing the first pitch of the game.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

McKinze Clayton watches the game as Lake Wales challenges Sebring on Friday night in Lake Wales.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

The Lake Wales Baseball Team each take turns signing the ball from the first pitch to give to 7-year-old McKinze Clayton, who threw the first pitch of the game.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Lake Wales Brandon Hadley dives back to first base after an aborted attempt to steal a base during Friday night's game against Sebring in Lake Wales.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Lake Wales players await their turn at bat during Friday's game against Sebring in Lake Wales.