Alabama clinches Southeast title, earns spot at 2026 Little League World Series
Alabama defeated Tennessee 4-0 in the Southeast regional final, securing a berth in the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport.
In a rain-delayed Southeast championship, Alabama's Kinsley Rasmus delivered a dominant performance, allowing no runs over five innings and striking out eight batters. Scoring came on a sacrifice fly by Easton Allen and a clutch hit from Urijah Berklite, giving the team a 4-0 lead. Tennessee's attempts to rally were thwarted by solid defense and timely strikeouts from Hudson Van Horn.
The win sends Phenix City Youth Baseball Little League to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the Little League World Series scheduled for August 19-30, with games airing on one outlet family networks and one outlet. One outlet Sports will continue to provide updates as the tournament progresses.
Why it matters
The victory sends Alabama's youth team to the national tournament, highlighting a hometown comeback after a 27-year gap.
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