Missouri State’s late rally couldn’t outlast Missouri as the Bears fell 4-3 in 11 innings on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.

Sometimes when baseball games are slow, which is most of the time, I challenge myself by finding interesting subject matter besides the action. Here are some of my shots.

Fans stand during the national anthem prior to the game on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.

Center fielder Spiker Helms dives too short for the ball on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.

Sophomore Trey Massenberg is greeted by his teammates after hitting a homerun on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.

Mizzou first base coach Dan Pietroburgo spits while chewing bubble gum on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.

Children wait in the outfield to be tossed a foul ball on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.

Senior third baseman Conner Mach throws the ball to first base on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.

Fans cheer on the Bears and wave a Missouri flag on Wednesday, April 26, 2012 at Hammons Field.