A hot day for a game of baseball

July 1, 2012 | 5:59 p.m. CDT

Parents and players braved the heat Sunday to watch a competitive baseball game at Hickman High School in Columbia.

Jeff and Laura Wiedenhoffer watch their son, Aaron, play baseball mid-afternoon with the St. Louis Prospects on Sunday at Hickman High School. Jeff Wiedenhoffer said, "It's a good day for baseball as long as you have a big umbrella." | Carrie Durkee

Evan Lloyd with the Prospects warms up his swing before his turn at bat in the fifth inning on Sunday. | Carrie Durkee

Parents sit in what little shade was available as they watch their sons play baseball on Sunday at Hickman High School. The St. Louis Prospects and the Witchita DeMarini Force, both competitive summer high school teams, played a mid-afternoon game in Columbia. | Carrie Durkee

Evan Rosson slides into home as catcher Josh Gurnee goes for the ball, bringing the score to 9-7 in favor of the Prospects during the fifth inning on Sunday at Hickman High School. Rosson's father, Rick, was keeping score for the game in the bleachers along with several other parents. | Carrie Durkee