Monday's semifinal game between the Turlock American and National 13-year-old All-Stars started off back and forth, but ended in a remarkable comeback from the Americans who overcame a seven-run deficit in the final inning to capture the win. It was a battle between two teams which are familiar with one another and perhaps that became the biggest difference. In the end, Joe Mikkelson became the hero for the American side after drilling a three-run triple to cut the deficit to one run.