EAST MEETS WEST IN BIG BEND ALL-STAR GAME

The Eastern Division All-Stars of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida evened the score by claiming the win over the Western Division All-Stars by a score of 10-2 at Chipola Baseball field Saturday in Marianna, FL. The Western Division All-Stars took the win over the East last year, but the big bats and solid pitching by the Eastern All-Stars proved too much for the West this year.

Leading in the hitting department for the Eastern All-Stars were Richie Smith (Liberty), Travis Anderson (Liberty), and Ben Faurot (Calhoun), who cleared the bases in the third inning with a grand slam home run that set the tone for the scoring in the remainder of the game for the East. These three players were awarded co-MVP for the Eastern All-Stars.

The Pitching for the East was solid as Austin Horton (Gulf), Chad Bailey (Calhoun), and Austin Riano (Red Birds), in relief, held the West in check throughout the game. Riano threw the last five innings in relief giving up only one run. Congratulations to the All-Stars on both sides of the diamond for a great performance in the second annual Big Bend Baseball All-Star game.

Eric Ramsey (Gulf) received the award for the oldest All-Star on the field while Mr. Faurot (father of Ben Faurot) claimed the prize for the oldest father of an All-Star on the field. Congratulations!

Thanks to Chipola College President Gene Prough, Athletic Director Dale O’Daniel, and Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson and his staff for allowing the use of their baseball facilities. Thanks a million from the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida!