The DeKalb County Junior League All Star 13-14 Year Old Team participated in the State Tournament on Saturday, July 18th at Cumberland Gap High School near Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. In the tournament opening game, the DeKalb All Stars faced the District 7 All Stars
from Murfreesboro.
The DeKalb All Stars were defeated 6-5. DeKalb started out with a 4-0 lead. A series of pop flies followed with two errors and the game was tied in the top of the 4th Inning. At the bottom of the 4th Inning DeKalb had three up and three down, which resulted in no runs.
Murfreesboro gained the lead in the 5th Inning.
DeKalb rallied in the 7th Inning with singles from Stephen Howell, Evan Cripps, Evan Curtis, and Jordan Huling. A questionable call occurred as Steven Howell attempted to steal at third base, but was ruled out. The game concluded when Devin Summers had a ball hit just over first base and snagged by Murfreesboro.
Steven Page had the loss on the mound for DeKalb. Those having singles included: Stephen Howell; Evan Cripps (2); Steven Page; Evan Curtis (2); Jordan Huling; Dustin Cook; and Devin Summers had two doubles.
DeKalb will enter the Loser Bracket in a game scheduled for Sunday, July
19th at 2:00 p.m. E.D.T. or 1:00 p.m. Smithville time.
(Top Picture) DeKalb 13-14 Year Old All Star Pitcher Steven Page
(Bottom Picture) – Coach Steve Page confers with the team in the 5th Inning
(Special thanks to Freddy Curtis for providing pictures and story)
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