Pacific Slope’s “Buddy” Beagle hammers a home run during the Labor Day softball tournament.

Palm Springs Subaru’s Jennifer Hutchinson’s fearless slide into home plate is thwarted by Creekstone Inn catcher Rachel Teeguarden as umpire Holly Gunterman, calls the runner out. Photos by Cid Castillo

In the Labor Day weekend game between Palm Springs Subaru and Idyllwild’s Pacific Slope team, plenty of action took place at home plate as Pacific Slope catcher Michelle Brower covers home base and reaches out to tag Palm Springs Subaru runner J.T. Underwood. Watching closely is Pacific Slope pitcher Lance Fogle (far left) and umpire Brennen Priefer, who called the runner safe.

Orie Mann, general manager of Palm Springs Subaru, slams one into the sun as umpire and Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer watches along with Creekstone Inn catcher Rachel Teeguarden during the Labor Day softball tournament for the benefit of the Idyllwild School sports program.