Initially, it appeared Hawaii would take the lead. A hard grounder ricocheted off first baseman Oliver Johnson. The two-out scorcher would have brought in the go-ahead runner from third. Instead, second baseman Gunner Beranek was in the right place at the right time. He was backing up the ...
Many label the Little League World Series a once in a lifetime opportunity. And for most players it is. That goes for most leagues, too. But not South Shore Little League. Nope, for the Staten Island league it is the fourth time it has personally experienced the Little League World Series. ...
A closer look at the Mexico-Matamoros Little League’s 6-4 win over Cuba-Santa Clara Little League on Tuesday evening at Volunteer Stadium. PLAY OF THE GAME — Mexico shortstop and relief pitcher Antonio Guerrero smacking a three-run home run over the left field fence at Volunteer ...
A closer look at the 6-1 Lake Mary, Florida win over Staten Island, New York Tuesday at Lamade Stadium PLAY OF THE GAME — Christopher Chikodroff’s go-ahead single: The game was tied 1-1 in the fifth inning when Florida rallied following an error and a Teraj Alexander walk. That set the stage for Chikodroff who delivered the hit of his life. He hit a grounder that seemingly had eyes and Alexander showed his dexterity, avoiding the ball as it went into right field. Liam Morrisey scored the go-ahead run and Florida gained the upper hand in a fiercely fought game. FLORIDA PLAYER OF ...
Hinsdale Little League achieved just about everything out there the previous six years. The Illinois team from the Chicago suburbs captured four state championships during that time and reached the Great Lakes championship in 2017. Only one box remained unchecked. Hinsdale knocked on the door but a Little League World Series berth kept blocking its way. Then this 2024 team came along. Put a check mark in that final box. Hinsdale has kicked down the door, made history and reached the Series. Several great teams came before it, so being the first two achieve this for a powerful league ...
A closer look at Japan’s tight 2-1 win over Venezuela Monday at Volunteer Stadium. PLAY OF THE GAME — Nerves of steel: With a full count, two outs and runners on corners, the pressure was on Japan starting pitcher Kanta Iwashita to close out the team’s toughest inning since the third. ...
