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Ramirez's Gem: One-Hitter Seals Win, Inches Closer to World Series
12 Aug
Summary
- Pitcher Isaac Ramirez delivered a stellar one-hitter with five strikeouts.
- Ramirez also contributed offensively, scoring two runs in the 6-0 victory.
- Sweetwater Valley secured a spot in the West Region championship game.
Sweetwater Valley Little League's pitcher Isaac Ramirez delivered a stellar one-hitter in a 6-0 shutout victory against Hawaii's Kawaihau Community Little League. Ramirez, who is the team's No. 2 pitcher, struck out five batters and allowed only three base runners, taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning. He also contributed significantly to the offense, scoring two runs himself.
The victory on Tuesday night propelled Southern California's champions to the West Region championship game. They will face either Hawaii or Arizona on Friday at 6 p.m. for a chance to advance to the 20-team Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, scheduled from August 19-30. The team has now won ten consecutive games.
