The 2024 Little League State Championships got underway at Knox on Friday, with Little League Major, Little League Development, and Intermediate League kicking things off.
The tournament runs through Sunday 7 April before Junior League and Senior League next weekend in Geelong.
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Little League Major
Mariners 14, Rangers 8
Mariners scored 10 runs in the fourth inning, which helped them defeat Rangers 14-8 on Friday.
In the big inning, Leo W doubled, scoring two runs, Quinn M drew a walk, scoring one run, and a dropped third strike scored another. Brodie H hit an RBI single, a wild pitch scored two runs, and Dean R followed up with an RBI base hit. Griffin L drew a walk, scoring a run, and Spencer E grounded out to score the final run of the inning.
Rangers opened the scoring in the first after Cooper B singled to bring home a run. A base hit by Baylen V extended the Rangers lead to 2-0 in the top of the third before Mariners battled back.
Dean started the game for Mariners, allowing two hits and two runs (zero earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one.
Cooper started for Rangers, giving up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out six and walking none. Quinn, Gene B, Mia W, and Samuel W each appeared in relief.
Dean, Griffin, Flynn R, Brodie, Gene, Leo, and Samuel each collected one hit for Mariners. Leo and Spencer had two RBIs each while Dallas H had two of the team's six stolen bases. Mariners turned one double play in the game.
Cooper and Finn W each collected two hits and a pair of RBIs for Rangers.
Mariners 6, Mets 2
Mariners were victorious against Mets Major 6-2 on Friday. The winning side opened scoring in the top of the fourth thanks to two ground outs. Quinn M grounded out to score two runs to kickstart the offense.
Leo W led things off on the hill for Mariners. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking three.
Louie S started the game for Mets, giving up one hit and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one.
Spencer E pitched one and two-thirds innings of scoreless ball for Mariners in relief, giving up two hits with three strikeouts and a walk.
Flynn R led Mariners with two hits in two at-bats. Griffin L, Quinn, and Samuel W each drove in one run as the defense turned one double play.
Number seven hitter Ry V showed the depth of Mets lineup, leading them with a 2-for-2 game. Mets had a strong eye at the plate, totaling seven walks in the game including two apiece for Bailey M and Owen D.
Athletics 21, Twins 3
Jackson B collected four hits in four at-bats as Athletics defeated Twins 21-3 on Friday. Jackson had base hits in the first, second and fifth innings.
Athletics first scored in the opening frame after Jackson singled and there was a passed ball. Phillip T walked, Joshua M singled, and Hao (Tony) H grounded out, each scoring a run.
They extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by Phillip and Leo.
Athletics scored 12 runs in the fifth inning on the way to victory. Charlie F doubled, scoring one run and Evangelynn L doubled, scoring another before an error added to the score. Leo M took a bases-loaded walk, Oliver F grounded out to score a run, and Cooper G hit a 2-RBI single. Benjamin B had an RBI double while Jack D, Jackson, Evangelynn, and Haydn D all hit RBI singles.
Haydn pitched three and one-third innings in relief for Athletics, giving up four hits and one run while striking out five and walking one.
Charlie led things off on the mound for Athletics, giving up three hits and two runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one.
Athletics totaled 18 hits in the game, with multiple hits for Benjamin, Evangelynn, Haydn, and Jack. Charlie took two of the team's seven walks for the game while Phillip stole two bases.
The defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Jackson had the most chances with three.
Kieran, Isaac D, Brodie L, Lucas E, Mason C, Luis F, and Nathan M each collected one hit for Twins. Kieran, Lucas, and Nathan each drove in one run as Twins stole six bases in the game.
Twins 18, Rangers 3
Kieran H collected three hits in three at-bats as Twins defeated Rangers 18-3. Kieran singled in the first and third innings and doubled in the second.
Twins won thanks in part to 12 runs in the first inning. Brodie L doubled, scoring one run, Thomas M singled, scoring two runs, and Luis F singled, scoring one. An error also scored a run before Isaac D hit an RBI single, Jackson F smashed a 2-RBI double, and Tyler T singled to bring in a run. Ayrton L doubled, scoring two runs, and Mason C singled, scoring one more.
A groundout by Lucas E and a single by Jackson helped Twins extend their early lead in the second. An error and another single by Kieran saw the Twins take a bigger lead in the third.
Jackson stepped on the bump first for Twins. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs (zero earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one. Thomas appeared in relief.
Twins collected 18 hits in the game as Jackson led the team with three runs batted in on a 2-for-2 day. Isaac, Taylor L, and Luis each collected multiple hits while Taylor had two of the team's six stolen bases.
Lee M led the team with one run batted in. Cooper B, Axl D, and Nolan each collected one hit for Rangers.
Athletics 19, Mets 0
Athletics scored 14 runs in the third inning on their way to a big win. Jackson B doubled, scoring one run before a fielder's choice scored another. Haydn D hit a 2-RBI double, Joshua M and Tony H drew bases-loaded walks, and Cooper G scored two on a base hit. Oliver F scored after tagging up, Jackson doubled to score another, and Charlie F brought home two with a big single. A final fielder's choice scored two more runs in the frame.
The scoring originally started in the top of the second after Haydn singled, scoring one run, Leo M doubled, scoring one run, and Tony singled to score two more. Cooper grounded out to score the last run of the inning.
Phillip stepped on the bump first for Athletics. He gave up one hit and zero runs over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking two. Cooper appeared in relief.
Athletics amassed 11 hits in the game, including two apiece for Jackson and Haydn. Cooper went 1-for-2 and led the team with three runs batted in, while Joshua took two of the team's six walks for the game.
The defense didn't commit a single error in the field as Jackson had the most chances with five.
Noah went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead Mets in hits.
Little League Development
Twins 13, Mets 3
Twins won big over Mets 13-3 after jumping out to an early lead in the bottom of the first. Myles M and David R drew bases-loaded walks, plus a fielder's choice and Drayden J's singled scored a few more.
Twins scored six runs on six hits in the bottom of the second inning. Augustus H grounded out, scoring one run, Angus L doubled, scoring another, and Jaxon W brought home a runner on his single. Oliver C tripled, scoring two runs, and Myles doubled, scoring one more.
Twins added one run in the third as Isaac L grounded out to make it 13-1.
Billy led things off on the bump for Twins, giving up zero hits in a scoreless inning with two strikeouts and two walks. Myles tossed one inning of no-run ball in relief with no hits or walks and two strikeouts.
Twins tallied 10 hits in the game. Oliver drove the middle of the lineup, leading the side with two runs batted in on a 2-for-2 day. Oliver, Jaxon, Isaac, Myles, and David each stole multiple bases as the team totaled 17 SBs.
Twins were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Joshua J had the most chances with seven.
Hunter W, Logan P, Tate, and Mika S each collected one hit for Mets. Logan and Tate drove in one run apiece
Mariners 13, Belles 3
Jonothan P collected three hits in three at-bats as Mariners picked up a 13-3 win. He singled in the first, third, and fourth innings.
Mariners opened scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to three singles, starting with an RBI base hit from Edward S. They added to their early lead in the bottom of the third when Jonothan singled, scoring two runs, Leon K doubled, scoring one run, and Alexander T doubled, scoring one more.
Mariners scored six runs on six hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Kino O grounded out, scoring one run, Elliot A singled, scoring two runs, Leon doubled, scoring two runs, and Max M singled, scoring one run.
Leon started on the bump for Mariners, giving up one hit and one run over one and one-third innings, striking out four and walking two. Jordan A appeared in relief.
Taylor E pitched for Belles and struck out three in one and one-third innings.
Mariners tallied 16 hits as Leon provided pop in the middle of the lineup with three runs batted in on a 2-for-3 day. Alexander and Jonothan had three hits apiece while Elliot and Edward had two. Edward and Jonothan each stole multiple bases as the team had nine SBs total.
Mariners were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Elliot made the most plays with seven.
Molly R set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Belles with two hits in two at-bats. Isla T and Taylor each drove in one run as Georgia L led the team with two out of ten walks. Belles didn't make any errors as Quorra had the most chances in the field with six.
Rangers 23, Athletics 2
Rangers came away with a big victory after scoring 13 runs in the fifth inning.
Tate S kicked things off with a bases-loaded walk, followed by run-scoring at-bats by Carter M, Oliver H, Felix F, Sebastian B, Jayden S, Patrik L, Jake R, and Nathaniel K. Hudson R singled to score another run as Dominic walked with bases loaded. Tate and Carter also had productive at-bats to take another base on balls.
A passed ball and bases-loaded walk by Thomas W got things started for Athletics in the first. Rangers soon responded, making it 5-2 in the top of the third after Jake singled, scoring one run, and Aiden J tripled, scoring three runs.
Rangers scored five runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. Tate, Felix, Sebastian, and Jake drew walks to bring home runners.
Tate opened the game for Rangers, giving up two hits and two runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two.
Thomas started on the bump for Athletics. He allowed two hits and one run over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two.
Patrick tossed two and two-thirds innings of scoreless ball for Rangers in relief. He allowed three hits with three strikeouts and no walks.
Aiden provided pop in the middle of the lineup, leading Rangers with three runs batted in on a 2-for-3 day. Hudson, Carter, and Aiden each collected two hits. Dominic and Tate took four walks each while Felix and Oscar M stole multiple bases as Rangers had nine SBs total.
Neither team made any errors as Felix had a team-high six chances for Rangers, and Audrey from Athletics had nine chances in the field.
Audrey C, Elliot L, Nixon D, Tobias H, and Michael J had one hit apiece for Athletics.
Rangers 8, Twins 7
Rangers took Friday's game in dramatic fashion with an 8-7 walk-off victory over Twins. It was tied at seven in the bottom of the fifth when Tate S drew a walk, scoring one run.
Rangers built a 4-run lead in the second inning and then held off Twins' charge as they closed the gap by scoring on a groundout and a double.
Twins got on the board in the top of the first inning after Myles M singled and Isaac L walked, each scoring one run.
Rangers captured a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the first on RBI singles by Hudson R, Carter M, and Oscar M.
Augustus H singled to help Twins tie it at three apiece in the top of the second. By the end of the inning, Rangers led 7-3 after Aiden J singled and Jake R grounded out, each scoring two runs.
The back-and-forth battle continued as Twins tied it once more in the top of the third on a groundout by Myles and a double by Isaac.
Aiden pitched three innings in relief for Rangers, striking out two. Carter was the starting pitcher, with three runs and three strikeouts in one and one-third innings.
Rangers tallied 12 hits in the game including two apiece for Oscar, Dominic S, and Aiden. Hudson, Carter, Jake, Tate, and Aiden each drove in one run while the team totaled eight walks, with two each for Sebastian B and Tate. Sebastian and Jayden S stole multiple bases with eight total for the team.
Rangers were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error as Felix F made the most plays with seven.
Twins piled up 17 hits in the game, with three apiece for Jaxon W, Oliver, and Joshua J. Myles and Isaac drove in one run as Augustus and Jackson M had multiple hits, too. Jaxon, Oliver, and David R all stole at least two bases with eight total in the game.
Twins had a clean fielding game with Joshua taking five chances, the most on the team.
Athletics 14, Mariners 4
Mariners were first on the board with a bases-loaded walk for Elliot A, but Athletics responded and went on to win 14-4.
Audrey C singled, Thomas W walked, Alex P walked, and Oscar A stole home, each scoring one run for Athletics in the bottom of the first. They added one run in the second on a wild pitch.
Mariners tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a hit by pitch, walk, and Edward S single.
At the end of the third, Athletics led 9-5 following a 2-RBI triple by Oscar, bases-loaded walk by Thomas, and RBI double by Jackson C.
Athletics started Dylan A allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out three and walking one. Michael J tossed one inning of no-run ball in relief, giving up one hit with one strikeout and no walks.
Edward covered two and one-third innings for Mariners, with one hit and two strikeouts.
Audrey, Nixon D, Dylan, Oscar, and Jackson each collected one hit for Athletics. Oscar and Jackson had 2 RBIs and Thomas led the team with three out of 14 total walks. Dylan, Thomas, and Michael all stole multiple bases with the team recording 11 SBs total.
Athletics were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Audrey made the most plays with nine.
Leadoff hitter Kino O led Mariners with three hits in three at-bats. Elliot, Edward, Max M, and Jordan each drove in one run for Mariners. Alexander T and Kino stole multiple bases as the team had seven total.
Intermediate League
Mariners 16, Rangers 0
Toby B collected three hits in three at-bats in a big win for Mariners. Toby had singles in the first, third, and fifth innings.
Mariners got on board in the top of the first after Sage W grounded out, scoring two runs, Toby singled, scoring one run, and Ethan C drew a walk to score another. Ryder N hit a 2-RBI single before a passed ball scored two more.
Mariners extended their early lead with five runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by Toby, Ezekiel S, Alex W, and Ryder.
Sage stepped on the hill first for Mariners, allowing one hit and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three. Ezekiel and Renny T pitched in relief.
Mariners collected 12 hits as Ryder went 2-for-3, leading the team with three runs batted in. Alex went 2-for-2 as the team practiced patience at the plate, piling up 10 walks including two apiece for Bodhi E and Charlie D. Toby had two of the team's seven stolen bases.
Mariners were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Bodhi had the most changes with seven.
Oscar H and Tyler V were a force together in the lineup, each collecting one hit for Rangers.
Athletics 12, Twins 2
Athletics started off strong and carried the momentum through to a 12-2 victory. They scored in the bottom of the second when Reiley M singled, scoring two runs.
Athletics added to their early lead in the bottom of the third when Cooper S tripled, scoring two runs, and a wild pitch stored one run.
Athletics scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Finn W tripled, scoring two, Jacob T drew a walk, scoring one, and Cooper tripled, bringing home two more.
Oliver A led things off on the bump for Athletics, giving up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out six and walking one. Finn and Ethan C appeared in relief.
Joshua R stepped on the mound first for Twins. He allowed four hits and two runs over one and two-third innings with a strikeout and no walks.
Athletics piled up 13 hits in the game including two apiece for Oliver, Peter B, Edison B, and Cooper. Reiley and Cooper each drove in two runs as Ethan stole two bases.
Athletics were srue-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Reiley had the most fielding chances with 10.
Mateo G, Christopher M, and Cooper V each collected one hit for Twins.
Rangers 16, Twins 1
Rangers put together a huge second inning on their way to victory. Ewan C hit an RBI triple, Coadhey R drew a bases-loaded walk, and Lachlan J grounded out to score two runs. Mark N, Tyler V, and Airlie J drew walks to score additional runs, while Hugh H hit a 3-RBI single and Oscar H picked up an RBI base hit, too.
A double by Zachary L extended the Rangers Intermediate 13U lead to 14-0 in the bottom of the third.
Coadhey led things off on the bump for Rangers, allowing three hits and zero runs over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking none. Ewan appeared in relief.
Mateo G started the game for Twins. He gave up one hit and three runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one.
Zachary led Rangers with three runs batted in on a 1-for-1 day. Oscar went 2-for-3 to lead Rangers in hits, while batters tallied 13 walks total. Airlie, Tyler, Coadhey, and Oliver C led the team with two bases on balls each. Airlie, Tyler, Hugh, Oliver, and Michael R stole multiple bases as well with 14 total for the team.
Rangers didn't commit a single error as Airlie made the most plays with four.
Logan H went 2-for-2 at the plate as the left fielder led Twins with one run batted in. Mateo stole two bases.
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