A closer look at the 5-1 Taipei City, Chinese Taipei win over Matamoros, Tamaulipas on Wednesday at Volunteer Stadium. PLAY OF THE GAME — Liao Yuan-Shu RBI: At the top of the order, shortstop Liao Yuan-Shu hit a double to drive in a run, but the following baserunner was beaten at the ...
A closer look at Honolulu, Hawaii's 13-0, four-inning win over Nolensville, Tennessee, Wednesday at Lamade Stadium PLAY OF THE GAME—Cohen Sakamoto's grand slam: It's hard to believe Sakamoto was struggling offensively entering the Series because he has been on a rampage since reaching ...
A closer look at the 7-2 Willemstad, Curaçao win over Managua, Nicaragua on Wednesday at Volunteer Stadium. PLAY OF THE GAME — Jay-Dlynn Wiel two RBI double: Already up four runs, Curaçao’s shortstop doubled on a fly ball to center, driving in a pair of runs to take a commanding 7-1 ...
A closer look at Pearland, Texas's 8-4 win over Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Wednesday at Lamade Stadium PLAY OF THE GAME—Corey Kahn saves the day: Texas led 4-3 in the third inning when Braden Hatch blasted a flyball deep into left field. It was sailing over the fence when Kahn did his best Ken Griffey Jr impression and jumped out to rob Hatch of the game-tying home run. Kahn went up against the wall, jumped high and made a catch which likely will long be shown on television Little League World Series highlights. Kahn's catch completely changed the game's complexion and the momentum ...
William Satinoff and Jack Rhodes have taken on dual roles this all-star season. They are tremendous baseball players who ignite a potent Nolensville, Tennessee offense, but they also are so much more. They are leaders, teachers and calming influences. Rare is reaching the Little League World Series. Even rarer is living the dream twice. Satinoff and Rhodes are doing just that, becoming two of only 43 players to reach the Series twice. Not surprisingly, they have been vital to the team’s strong start at the Series, producing 10 combined hits, playing error-less defense, providing ...
As the wins piled up, Pearland, Texas manager Aaron Cummings learned a lot. He learned how potent his team’s offense was, how deep its pitching could go and how much his defense flourished. Really, there was only one unknown. Pearland blasted its way through districts, regionals and ...
