In a scoreless game through four innings, Santa Cruz, Aruba knew that it only needed one run to possibly win. Thankfully the Caribbean Regional champions got three, all thanks to home runs. Diliano Raven and Emerson Mercado hit home runs nearly back-to-back in the fifth inning — with ...
To say Venezuela’s Juan Reyes has been superb on the mound this Little League World Series wouldn’t do the right-handed pitcher justice. Reyes was nearly flawless on Monday afternoon at Volunteer Stadium in a 4-0 win against a solid Japan team, but that win on Monday wasn’t an ...
If players from Barquisimeto, Venezuela and Taipei, Chinese Taipei were to watch one another play in games, they may think for a moment they were simply watching themselves on a replay. Great pitching. Nearly flawless defensive players in the infield and outfield. Offenses that can spark ...
As Mike Beckworth walks, his son Danny helps guide him along every step. Literally. Beckworth, an Irmo, South Carolina assistant coach, lost his son Danny 14 years ago when he passed away in an ATV accident. Danny was 14 at the time but continues inspiring Mike who keeps helping Irmo’s 12-year-old all-stars reach unprecedented heights. Beckworth has tattoos on each ankle, displaying his basketball and baseball numbers. Now he walks at the Little League World Series, Danny always in his mind and his heart. After suffering the harshest tragedy, Mike has offered his son quite a ...
A worldwide audience has witnessed the last few weeks what Fairfield National Little League coaches, parents and volunteers have known the past three years. Their 12-year-old all-stars are every bit as tough as they are exceptional baseball players. That has helped Fairfield make a big ...
Prior to the beginning of Thursday afternoon’s press conference, Tokyo, Japan manager Kiichiro Kubo wanted to make a statement to those in attendance in English. He wanted to show his appreciation for returning to South Williamsport. “The people are great. I love it so muhc. I want to ...
