06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" Assistant Coach Mike Simkins helps Katelyn Johnson (9) with batting techniques during a warm up before the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" shortstop Maddie Simkins (3) fields a ground ball during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" pitcher Katelyn Johnson (9) pitches during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" pitcher Maddie Simkins (3) pitches during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" head coach David Fishman gives Hannah Trail (10) a high five after Trail hit a triple during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" Hailey Fishman (4) rounds third base after hitting a home run during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" Hannah Johnson (1) slides safely into home during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" shortstop Katelyn Johnson (9) attempts to tag out Lincolnwood's Sarah Kramer (9) on a stolen base during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" pitcher Hailey Fishman (4) gives a thumbs up after fielding a ground ball and getting an out at first base during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" teammates watch as Hannah Trail (10) slides into home plate and is tagged out during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" Hannah Trail (10) rounds third base after hitting a long hit ball during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

06/14/2012 Morton Grove Morton Grove "Takers" Hannah Youkhana (2) connects with a pitch during the game against the Lincolnwood "Mocking Jays" at Harrer Park in Morton Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media