Cape team splits at Cal Ripken tourney

The Cape Girardeau 12-year-old all-star team split a pair of games Friday at the Cal Ripken state tournament held in Kennett.

Cape lost to host Kennett 8-0 in its opener Friday, but bounced back for a 5-2 win over Caseville after going into the loser's bracket. Cape beat Sikeston on Thursday in its opener.

Thomas Crocetti pitched three innings for the win. Nathan Meystedt threw the final three in relief.

Cape is back in action at 4 p.m. today.

-- From staff report