"I just knew it was gone even before the ball hit the bat," Lappe said shortlyafter knocking the ball clear across the left field wall to win the Little League World Series on Sunday against Pabao Little League of Willemstad, Curacao, in Williamsport, Pa. Lynn Newman, middle, of El Segundo celebrates at Rock & Brews in El Segundo. It is the eighth Little League World Series title won by a California team. Cole Castillo, 16, middle, of El Segundo keeps a close eye on the game at Rock & Brews in El Segundo. Going into the series, El Segundo was considered one of the favorites among the 10 teams from the United States.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 28, 2023 19:10 UTC