The battle between Monarchs Gold and All American was a pitching duel for the first five innings at Bowman field Thursday. Cory Hornyak threw an awesome 5 innings shutting down All American  and allowing only 2 hits. Dunn, pitching for All American, shut down the Gold also the first 5 innings allowing only 2 hits. Tim Hennemen then came in relief and kept the game in check.

The Game got exciting in the 6th when All American scored their first run. Gold responded in the bottom of the 6th with two runs to gain the lead with the help of an error and a walk before Brandon McFarland ripped a double.  All American then retaliated with 2 runs in the top of the 7th to take the lead again.

Colin Meinzer and Ryan Mouch led off in the bottom of the 7th each with a walk. Eric Yunker with pressure building laid a bunt down with two strikes but the defense threw out the runner at third leaving Yunker on first and Mouch on second with one out. Val Helldobler then stepped up and smashed a line drive blast over first base down the line to deep right field. Mouch scored the tying run and Yunker kicked in the burners to score from first as the throw was coming to the plate, but not in time. The crowd went wild as Monarchs Gold pull off the win 4 to 3 to give All American their first loss.