New England and Northwest traded the lead back-and-forth on Monday, but eventually New England prevailed 14-6. New England took the lead for good in the fourth inning.
West defeated Northwest 9-0 on Friday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Bryan Ramirez induced a fly out from Hayden Lomeli to finish off the game.
The road to Williamsport and the Little League® Baseball World Series has been a long and challenging journey for each of the 16 teams that have earned the right to participate.
The 71st Little League Baseball® World Series begins on Thursday, Aug. 17, in South Williamsport, Pa. There are 16 teams, eight U.S. Region teams and eight teams from International Regions, competing for this year’s Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
Walla Walla Valley Little League, from Walla Walla, Washington, captured the 2017 Little League Baseball® Northwest Regional tournament by defeating La Grande Little League, from La Grande, Oregon, 4-3.
Team Roster
#2 Jack
Lesko
Positions: 2B, OF
Bats: R | Throws: R
Height: 4-10 | Weight: 91lbs