This years All-Star game didn't go extra innings, but it was, yet another, instant classic. The Delaware Stars jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, scoring in the first 3 (1-2-1) innings. Peter Peters (New Castle Colonials) hit a solo-HR in the 1st and Andres Salinas (Dover Generals) hit a solo-HR in the 3rd for the Delaware Stars. The MarVa stars didn't give up, socring on in the 3rd, and 4 in the 5th, to take the lead. John Bowles (Baltimore Barons) doubled in the tying and go-ahead runs with a 2-out double in the 5th. But the Delaware Stars weren't done, scoring two of their own in the 7th to take the lead and the game. Andres Salanis doubled in the go ahead run with 2 outs in the 7th.
W: Jose Herrera (Georgetown Sixteens)
L: Robert Walker (Baltimore Barons)
S: Wilson Acosta (Milton Brewers)
HR: Andres Salinas, Peter Peters
MVP: Andres Salinas (2-4, 2 Runs, 2 RBI, 2B, HR)
Game Notes: Barney Butler (Washington Senators) the MarVa starter gave up 3 runs, only 1 ER, in 2 innings of work, thanks to a Howard Johns fielding error... Keith White (Milton Brewers), the Delaware starter, faced 6 batters in 2 innings of work, striking out 4... Anthony Cunningham (Ocean City Tourists) led all players with 3 hits, all doubles, going 3-4 with 2 Runs and an RBI for the MarVa stars... 3 of the 6 Delaware Stars runs were scored with 2-outs.
** Norfolk Cavaliers All-Star Performances **
Geoffrey Bayles - 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB
Don Sweetapple - 1 IP 0 H, 2 K, 11 Pitches, 10 Strikes
Ron Harris - 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 K (Gave up the HR to Salinas in the 3rd)
Carlos Rodriquez - DNP/Injured