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Source: We Ain't Got No History
Update At: 12/27/2024
Willcox, representing Arizona, advanced to the championship game of the Little League Softball West Regional after a 6-3 victory over Northern California. Hattie Macumber led the team with strong performances both as a pitcher and at the plate, contributing to the win and ensuring a day off before the final match against either Northern California or Hawaii.
ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com
Hattie Macumber led Willcox to a 6-3 victory over Dublin in the West Regional winners bracket, scoring the go-ahead run and pitching a complete game. Willcox, the Arizona state champions, advances to the title game, one win away from the Little League World Series.
KGUN 9
Willcox Softball is two wins away from reaching the Little League World Series after impressive performances in the West Regional. Pitcher Hattie Macumber has been a standout, striking out 21 batters in the first two games. The team, with a new mindset as state champions, is focused on winning and has the support of their community.
KVOA
Rincon's Braxton Sapp hit a bases-clearing triple, while Calvin Williams and Juneau Burkhardt contributed with two hits and two RBIs each. Williams also excelled as a pitcher, striking out 10 batters. Rincon's aggressive play included four stolen bases, allowing them to advance to the championship round against Arcadia. Willcox's Hattie Macumber struck out 11 batters in her complete-game win, contributing to her team's strong performance.
San Xavier's Little League team reached the Round of Eight at the Intermediate West Region in Nogales but lost to Hawaii 7-2. The team took an early lead but Hawaii rallied to win, advancing in the championship bracket. Key players included Gaxiola for San Xavier and Sergent for Hawaii.
Cease achieved a no-hitter while pitching for the Padres, striking out nine and walking three. This performance marked a significant milestone in his career, as he became the first pitcher since 1901 to have a three-game stretch with at least 30 strikeouts and two hits or fewer. His teammate, Luis Arraez, who previously broke up Cease's no-hitter with the White Sox, presented him with the game ball after the match.
MLB.com
The U.S. women's national team won their Olympic opener against Zambia 3-0, showcasing strong performances from players like Mallory Swanson, who scored two goals, and Trinity Rodman. Despite Zambia being down a player early in the match, the USWNT struggled to fully capitalize on the advantage. Player ratings highlighted solid defensive work and effective midfield play, with the coach making strategic substitutions throughout the game.
CBSSports.com
Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and Lawrence Butler had a bases-clearing double as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-2. The A's have won five of their last seven games and are on an eight-game home winning streak against the Angels. Mitch Spence pitched effectively, allowing only two runs, while Rooker and Butler contributed significantly to the team's offensive success.
ESPN
The A's lost to the Angels 8-5, failing to complete a series sweep. Despite a strong start with early runs and a solo home run from Miguel Andujar, the A's bullpen collapsed in the eighth inning, allowing the Angels to score four runs and take the lead. The A's will face the Houston Astros next.
Athletics Nation
The A's are the first team to score 13 or more runs in both their last game before and their first game after the All-Star break, surpassing the previous record of 12 runs held by the 1990 Brewers.
Sports Illustrated