Lamar Little League lost 1-0 to Connecticut in their World Series opener and must win Saturday to stay in.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Lamar Little League lost its first game in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The team from Richmond played against Connecticut on Wednesday, losing 1-0.
For Lamar Little League, pitchers Shane Grawe struck out 11 and only gave up two hits in five innings of work. Joseph Miller pitched one scoreless inning.
But the sluggers from Richmond had trouble on offense, with only one hit against Connecticut’s Luca Pellegrini, who pitched a complete game.
Lamar Little League will play again on Saturday. If they lose, they’re out of the World Series.
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This is the first time since 2004 that Lamar’s team is heading to the Little League World Series. These kids aren’t just playing for a title; they’re playing for every practice, every long day in the heat, and every childhood dream that brought them to where they are.
Lamar is representing the Southwest Region as they try to bring a world championship win back to Fort Bend County.
The team ranges in age from 11 to 12 and is one of ten teams from the U.S. competing in the tournament, along with 10 teams from different countries.
The series runs through August 24.
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