August 23, 20223 yr Pearland could have held this closer but their pitch selection is terrible. Throwing nothing but breaking balls to the biggest hitters in Hawaii's lineup. It's not off speed if every pitch is that speed. So both two run bombs were on breaking balls. Now it's getting stretched out but they had to call a better game to have a chance. Edited August 23, 20223 yr by Huckleberry
August 23, 20223 yr On 8/13/2022 at 2:26 PM, LTtxfan said: Unfortunately, I have missed a lot of games besides the Texas region so not a big help for yah other than Hawaii. I think Tennessee might be pretty good too. Damn, I got something right for a change. Looks like Tennessee vs Hawaii only 2 teams still undefeated after tonight for US teams...
August 23, 20223 yr Hawaii looks like its players average 10 pounds heavier and 2 inches taller. And that team has solid arms. Hard bunch to beat.
August 23, 20223 yr 17 minutes ago, Huckleberry said: Pearland could have held this closer but their pitch selection is terrible. Throwing nothing but breaking balls to the biggest hitters in Hawaii's lineup. It's not off speed if every pitch is that speed. So both two run bombs were on breaking balls. Now it's getting stretched out but they had to call a better game to have a chance. Excellent analysis. Pearland gave good effort. End of game body language did not look good since they have to regroup and play 3 days in a row to make it to Saturday USA championship. Play Iowa Tuesday at 6PM. If they don't let this loss get to them they have a chance to make it to Saturday. Need to hit the batting cage early Tues morning. Bracket: https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2022-llbws-bracket/
August 23, 20223 yr Gotta love it ! 🙂 Iowa player calls out ESPN for wanting drama due to missed strike call. Better audio if you click the article. Davenport, Iowa, was up 6-3 and one out away from winning an elimination game against Bonney Lake, Wash., at the 2022 Little League World Series. Iowa’s hurler threw a borderline 3-2 pitch that could’ve wound up being the game-clinching strikeout. Instead, the home plate umpire called a ball, bringing the potential tying run to the plate. When the team convened at the pitcher’s mound, one player called out ESPN for prolonging the game to create added drama. ABC, which broadcasted Saturday’s game and had Iowa’s coach mic’d up, was able to pick up the audio during the mound visit: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/iowa-little-leaguer-blames-espn-for-missed-strike-call/3341959/#:~:text=Iowa's hurler threw a borderline,tying run to the plate.&text=Stay informed about local news%2C politics and weather.
August 23, 20223 yr I mean it’s a clear little league strike but the umps on every level have their own strike zones and call things different. I’d rather have real Humans calling games then a computer program.
August 23, 20223 yr Iowa vs Texas @6:17pm CT ESPN tonight Coverage will begin in a few minutes for pregame stuff...
August 24, 20223 yr Texas won 4-0 Nice win.... Only 4 teams left in USA bracket. Texas will play PA again tomorrow at 6pm CT
August 24, 20223 yr Solid win. Pearland coach managed his pitchers well, using 3 or 4 and not overextending. Pa. may be a challenge. . Pa has been raking, two teams seem evenly matched.
August 24, 20223 yr It has been a nice tournament. A few surprises. Yeah, we all want Texas, but damn watch the Curacao team.
August 24, 20223 yr Best player for Hawaii just got a free pass with one out and nobody on…..in the first inning
August 24, 20223 yr 40 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said: Damn Hawaii, you scary... 8-0 in the second Yeah, they are the cream of the US crop. Kids can rake.
August 24, 20223 yr Yeah, I would love to see what Hawaii can do vs. Curacao. Sometimes I wished they broke up the brackets between US and International.
August 24, 20223 yr Texas vs PA starting now on ESPN. Curacao defeated Nicaragua in elimination game...
August 24, 20223 yr Yeah, I would love to see what Hawaii can do vs. Curacao. Sometimes I wished they broke up the brackets between US and International. I was thinking the same the other day. It would give the American kids a better experience competing against international competition. The only reason they don’t do it is to guarantee an American representative in the championship to drive tv ratings
August 24, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Greg Davis Apologist said: I was thinking the same the other day. It would give the American kids a better experience competing against international competition. The only reason they don’t do it is to guarantee an American representative in the championship to drive tv ratings I understand, but I would still watch!
August 24, 20223 yr I know one thing. Damned near every home plate umpire needs to be banned from EVER calling another LL game.
August 24, 20223 yr 20 minutes ago, Greg Davis Apologist said: It would give US kids a better experience competing vs international competition. They don’t do it to guarantee a US team in the championship to drive tv ratings It also guarantees an International team in the championship game too... 😎 Edited August 24, 20223 yr by LTtxfan
August 24, 20223 yr I’m shocked that they let Ford continue behind the plate. No kidding. I bet his head will still be ringing tomorrow
August 25, 20223 yr Sorry this is off topic. I run my local league if you didn’t know. Found out today that our concession stand has a big water leak. Will likely have to take out a wall to fix it. While at the fields I also found a broken window in our 2 story press box. Guess I will have to find a way to get all of this fixed soon.
August 25, 20223 yr Sorry this is off topic. I run my local league if you didn’t know. Found out today that our concession stand has a big water leak. Will likely have to take out a wall to fix it. While at the fields I also found a broken window in our 2 story press box. Guess I will have to find a way to get all of this fixed soon.I’m sure some local guys will do it free if you offer to advertise their businesses on a section of one your outfield walls
August 25, 20223 yr 14 minutes ago, txhorns said: Sorry this is off topic. I run my local league if you didn’t know. Found out today that our concession stand has a big water leak. Will likely have to take out a wall to fix it. While at the fields I also found a broken window in our 2 story press box. Guess I will have to find a way to get all of this fixed soon. Call Chico...
August 25, 20223 yr 17 minutes ago, Greg Davis Apologist said: I’m sure some local guys will do it free if you offer to advertise their businesses on a section of one your outfield walls That is what I was thinking. Or Wreath Fund. Cannot cost more than tree fiddy.
August 25, 20223 yr 19 minutes ago, Greg Davis Apologist said: I’m sure some local guys will do it free if you offer to advertise their businesses on a section of one your outfield walls This. We always had local guys do these type of repairs for free.
August 25, 20223 yr On 8/22/2022 at 9:21 PM, Gut Wagon said: Hawaii looks like its players average 10 pounds heavier and 2 inches taller. And that team has solid arms. Hard bunch to beat. Granted, I have not seen all of the teams play, but from what I have seen, Hawaii is the team to beat.
August 25, 20223 yr I haven't been able to follow the LLWS as closely as I normally do but I noticed tonight that one of the Pearland coaches has dreadlocks. Does anyone know if he was the same guy that managed Pearland in the LLWS about 7 years ago?
August 25, 20223 yr I haven't been able to follow the LLWS as closely as I normally do but I noticed tonight that one of the Pearland coaches has dreadlocks. Does anyone know if he was the same guy that managed Pearland in the LLWS about 7 years ago?Yeah, they mentioned earlier he brought a team to Williamsport a few years ago. Seems he’s there for additional experience
August 25, 20223 yr Other than Curacao (the International team to beat) who is left? Damn clients expect me to work during the LLWS. Un American fucktards.
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