LLWS: Let's go - Pennsylvania
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Surprised me as well. Perhaps they saw something in their scouting of Japan that caused them to think Krauss would be effective. They still have Henline to go to if Krauss gets in trouble.
It's 7-2 in the bottom of the 1st, with PA still at bat, so all is not lost.
If they win, these kids will be feted all over the country, including by PSU. White House, Phils, Pirates, any smart Pa. minor league team, Orioles, Ravens, Nats, you name the entity, they'll invite them. Even the filthy rotten Pa. General Assembly will honor these kids. I'd hope they decline that one, but that's one you probably can't dodge.
They should be invited regardless.
Hasn't the U.S. Women's Team already being honored at a game or are we over them already?
The big problem with LL today is the field size has not kept up with both the aluminum bat and the increased size of 12 year olds. Realistically, the fences should be moved back at least 50 feet. The other problem is the dimensions are 200 to left, right and centerfield. It is like an arc, without power alleys.
They moved the fence back to 225 feet no too long ago and home runs have gone up. I guarantee if they used the baseballs my son's league used we would not be seeing these home run numbers. In fact, at the district and state levels you don't see the home run numbers. They really jump as soon as the games start getting televised which is regional semifinals.
Agree. Aside from moving the fences, I think they should enlarge the diamond by 2'-3' between bases, which would increase the distance between Home Plate and the mound by 1.4' - 2'.
I admit I didn't know that. You believe the balls they use in the LLWS are juiced up?
They are also using carbon fiber bats. The ball speed off these bats is greater than aluminum or wood.
I agree that the field needs to be enlarged. They shouldn't be hitting opposite field home runs 50' beyond the fence.
