The Lake Mary Little League team from Florida is making a strong push to return to the Little League World Series after a commanding 14-0 victory over South Carolina, which propelled them into the Southeast region final. This matchup is set to take place on Tuesday, August 5th at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+. However, due to rain in Warner Robins, Georgia, the game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 6.
This year’s Little League Baseball champions are on a quest to defend their title and have shown impressive form throughout the tournament. Their recent victory highlighted their offensive strength, with Jacob Brown hitting a three-run home run during a pivotal fourth inning. The team’s pitcher, Jaxson Roicki, also excelled, managing multiple strikeouts including one that occurred with the bases loaded against Irmo.
As Lake Mary prepares for the Southeast region final, they await the outcome of the North Carolina versus Virginia game, with the winner set to compete against Florida for a chance to represent the Southeast region at the Little League World Series.
In related news, Lake Mary’s softball team faced a tough loss in the Little League Softball World Series against Tulsa National, falling short with a score of 2-1.
The city of Lake Mary, located about 20 miles north of Orlando in Seminole County, has a proud baseball tradition, and the community is rallying behind their teams as they strive for success once again. With continued strong performances, there is hope that Lake Mary can bring home another championship title.