Hurricane and eventual tropical storm Irene managed to wash out a few MLB baseball games over the weekend.
The Braves, Mets, Phillies, Marlins, Yankees, and Orioles were all forced to postpone their games being played Saturday and Sunday on the East Coast. The Orioles were able to squeeze in a double header on Sunday against the Yankees to make up for the Saturday game but the four National League teams were not able to do a double header so their games are rescheduled for later in September. However, the games might not be necessary if the Phillies and Braves remain in their current positions as NL East and Wild Card leaders.
While there was a rain delay or two in Williamsport, PA during the final two days of the Little League World Series, the games went on the kids, their parents, and the fans of these kids from all over the United States and World were treated to some great baseball. The defending champs of Japan beat Mexico to reach the finals while the team from Southern California beat a tough Montana team to try and regain the title from Japan.
It was a close game all day and the two teams headed into the 6th inning tied 1-1. Japan, a usually sure-handed team, made an error which loaded the bases and two batters later the kids from Huntington Beach, CA were celebrating the championship. It was fun to watch their youthful exuberance but also hard to watch the obvious disappointment and sadness on the faces of the Japanese team. Congratulations to all of the teams that participated during the 2 week long tournament. They all played their hearts out.
