Little Leaguers Put on a Show

31 August, 2009

Today wrapped up the 2009 Little League World Series, with the kids from Chula Vista, CA defeating the team from Chinese-Taipei.

It was a tight game the whole way through, but the pivotal moment in the game had to be the inning ending double play the short-stop from California made to help his team preserve the lead going into the final innings. It's a lot of fun to be able to catch events like this on TV!

The double play would have made any major leaguer envious. The short-stop picks up a grounder on a short hop, tags the runner advancing to third base for the first out, then has enough wherewithal to realize he still had time to get the batter at first base—and guns him down. It stopped the momentum Chinese-Taipei had and got his team out of a tough inning. Way to go Chula Vista!