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Japan wins exciting game at Volunteer against Panama by a run

A capsule look at Japan’s 5-4 win over Panama on Tuesday at Volunteer Stadium. PLAY OF THE GAME — Japan’s Game-tying run: It seemed like Japan had thrown the game away in the fourth, with an inning riddled with errors resulting in the teams flipping positions. Japan went from leading ...

Curacao back again, and so are 4 standouts

After an incredibly stressful game on Thursday afternoon at Volunteer Stadium, Curacao beat Australia in a 2-1 game. Both teams fought as hard as they could to move forward in the bracketand Curacao couldn’t have been happier it was them. This is the second year in a row that the Caribbean ...

May, Carter are both living the dream yet again

Grayson May smiled after throwing a second strike against Florida and moving Nolensville, Tennessee one pitch from history. It was ironic, because he and Nash Carter have produced smiles throughout their community all summer. A lot has changed since last year, but May and Carter are ...

Old school values have helped Needville reach LLWS

Air conditioners have mostly run non-stop throughout Needville, Texas this summer. Sweltering days featuring temperatures soaring above 100 degrees have sometimes made going outside feel like entering a sauna. But 12 Little Leaguers and their three coaches spent ample time outside nearly every day. And nobody complained about the heat. The Needville Little League all-stars had a lofty goal and there was no time to lose; no time to bemoan things beyond their control. So, they did what they did best and kept working. Needville paid the price and now it is reaping the profits. The ...

Northeast Seattle is leaving its mark this summer

Northeast Seattle right fielder Nolan Chang entered the press conference wearing a large chain around his neck. Stops along a summer-long journey hung from that chain. The decorations have grown numerous as the wins have piled up. But there was a moment when it looked like none would have ...

Teams learn to underestimate Rhode Island at own peril

Smithfield, Rhode Island lost its opening Metro Regional game, 10-1. Following that defeat, many dismissed Smithfield as a serious title contender. Manager Eric Gibree reminded his players of that after Smithfield thundered back, defeated New Jersey and earned a spot in the Metro final ...