A closer look at the 3-1 Smithfield, Rhode Island win over Henderson, Nevada, Wednesday at Lamade Stadium PLAY OF THE GAME — Brayden Castellone’s final pitch: For a second straight game, Castellone was called upon to seal a big win. For a second straight time, he delivered. With the ...
2022 UNITED STATES ALL-STAR TEAM (stats through Saturday's games) (compiled by Chris Masse, cmasse@sungazette.com) C―TED SWANSON, IOWA: One of several players on this list who could masterfully handle multiple positions, Swanson helped Iowa win two games at the Series and spark its dangerous lineup. Swanson hit .545 and recorded a .615 on-base percentage. He doubled twice, scored six runs and added three RBIs. Swanson provided reliable defense as well and twice delivered multiple hits in a game. IF―JARON LANCASTER, HAWAII: One of the most talented players, Lancaster is a ...
The UPMC lawn was taken over by Australian players, children in purple uniforms and Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Rickey Henderson Friday morning for a game of Wiffle Ball. Australian team players served as buddies for Challenger Little League players from around the county and ...
Jessica Ultreras, of San Jose, California, arrived in South Williamsport after a five-hour plane ride and three-hour drive for one reason only. “My son’s playing on Cambrian Park Little League,” Ultreras said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Her son, Jordan Ruiz, has ...
When Ron Frick, president of the Lycoming County United Way, drew the Great Lakes team earlier this summer, he did not know what kind of reunion it would turn out to be. Frick has served as an uncle in the Little League World Series for 19 years. “Every year, you just hang out with ...
Randy Huth never had the chance to face international competition for more reasons than one. The Tennessee manager coached Nashville in last year’s Little League World Series, but even with international competition barred due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in 2021, Tennessee went down ...
