19 August 2019
- Little League Community Left Field
Cronulla were on hand at the 2019 Little League Classic at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport this morning, brushing shoulders with big leaguers, throwing out a relay first pitch and signing autographs for fans.
The Chicago Cubs came out on top 7-1 against Pittsburgh as players from both organisations took a trip back to their childhood in the annual event.
18 August 2019
West Australian Josh Hendrickson threw five scoreless innings as Lakewood edged Delmarva 2-1 in the Class-A South Atlantic League this morning.
Hendrickson allowed three hits and two walks with four strikeouts in his second appearance for the BlueClaws.
18 August 2019
Portland had one hit in its Eastern League battle against New Hampshire this morning, but it proved to be enough on the back of another gem from Victorian Daniel McGrath.
The Sea Dogs prevailed 2-1 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium as the lefty struck out eight in seven one-run innings.
18 August 2019
Gallant Cronulla has been eliminated from the 2019 Little League Baseball World Series after falling 2-0 to Latin America Region this morning.
Australia Region’s representatives fell behind in the bottom of the second and did not allow a second run until the fifth in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
17 August 2019
Lewis Thorpe has been recalled by Minnesota and will link up with the Twins for a third stint this season.
Minnesota announced this morning (Australian time) the left-handed Victorian had been recalled from Triple A Rochester.
16 August 2019
South Australian Curtis Mead continued his red-hot form by blasting his first Minor League homer earlier today.
The 18-year-old’s solo shot in the top of the ninth was the only run Phillies East scored in a 6-1 loss to Tigers West at Tigertown.
16 August 2019
The schedule for Australia and Canada’s U-18 series in Lismore next week has been confirmed.
Australia and Canada will square off six times from August 22-26 in preparation for the 2019 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in South Korea from August 31.
16 August 2019
The Northern Metros were knocked out of the main bracket at the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan, yesterday but not without putting up plenty of fight.
Kaine Newham has the latest update from Michigan following their game three defeat and a trip to an MLB game:
16 August 2019
Cronulla has fallen to Caribbean Region in the opening game of the 2019 Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, this morning.
Shendrion Martinus tossed a no-hitter and Curley Martha homered to lift the Caribbean to an 11-0 win over Cronulla, representing Australia Region, at Volunteer Stadium.
15 August 2019
Cronulla is set to become the seventh Australian team to take part at the Little League World Series when it opens the 2019 event against Caribbean Region tomorrow morning.
It marks the second time Cronulla has represented Australia Region on Little League’s biggest stage.
Before their opener, let’s look back at all the Australian teams to feature at the Little League World Series:
15 August 2019
Oakland closer Liam Hendriks stifled San Francisco’s comeback bid – with some late offensive aid – to record his 13th save of the MLB season at Oracle Park earlier today.
Hendriks entered the game with the Giants looking to add to a five-run frame but picked up the final four outs – three of them via strikeouts – to help the Athletics to a 9-5 victory.
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