Close play at plate helps Grossmont win title (Slideshow)

By Steve Montoya Jun 11, 2013, 12:27pm

Amazing photos of a close play at the plate in the San Diego Section Division I championship game.

MaxPreps professional photographer Steven Silva captured this play at the plate between Mira Mesa (San Diego) and Grossmont (El Cajon, Calif.).

Watch as catcher Hunter Stratton applies the tag to cut down runner Joey Portugal at home plate in the CIF San Diego Section D-I final. On top of being an amazing play, it also shows off an umpire at his best.

Grossmont took home the championship with a 5-2 win.
Photos by Steven Silva