LLWS Thriller: Alabama vs Pennsylvania Highlights & Score
Alabama Stuns Pennsylvania in Extra-Inning Thriller at Little League World Series
Game at a Glance
Final Score: Alabama 6, Pennsylvania 5 (7 innings)
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Stakes: Elimination game — loser goes home
Hero: Brooks Cameron (walk-off hit)
Star Power: Kinley Rasmus (pitching, hitting, and famous family ties)
The Story of the Game
Before First Pitch: The Rasmus Family Legacy
- Kinley Rasmus is a Little League sensation — daughter of former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus
- She made history in her debut: 6 shutout innings, 8 strikeouts (tying Mo’ne Davis’ 2014 record for most K’s by a girl at the LLWS)
- Her cousin Ryker Rasmus got the starting nod for Alabama in this win-or-go-home game
- Pennsylvania batted first; Alabama needed a win to stay alive
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
1⃣ Top of the 1st: Pennsylvania Strikes First
- Cole Warner singles past second base
- Ryan Hennessey walks
- Dillon DiGiulio crushes a triple to right field → 2 runs score (Hennessey + Warner)
- Pennsylvania leads 2-0
- Alabama goes three-up, three-down (three fly outs) against PA pitcher Ryan Donnelly (only 4 pitches!)
2⃣ 2nd Inning: Pitchers’ Duel
- Ryker Rasmus struggles early (hit batter, walk) but settles down after a mound visit
- Gets three straight outs: line out, strikeout, fielder’s choice
- Pennsylvania also retires Alabama in order: ground out, strikeout, pop fly
- Score remains 2-0 Pennsylvania
3⃣ Top of the 3rd: Pennsylvania Explodes for 3 Runs
- Ryan Donnelly leads off with a double
- Ryan Hennessey doubles → Donnelly scores (3-0)
- Alabama pulls Ryker Rasmus → Easton Allen takes the mound
- Cole Warner launches a HOME RUN over center field → Hennessey + Warner score (5-0)
- Cam Lee (AL) leaps at the fence but can’t catch it
Pitching Change: Enter Kinley Rasmus
- With Alabama down 5-0, Kinley Rasmus takes the mound (3rd pitcher of the game)
- Immediate impact: One out, Jack Cassidy hits a line drive back to her
- She snags it mid-air and doubles off Dillon DiGiulio at first base
- Inning-ending double play!
3⃣ Bottom of the 3rd: Alabama’s Miracle Rally (All with 2 Outs!)
| Batter | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Quintero | Hit by pitch | Runner on 1st |
| Jerry Taylor | First hit of game — line drive single to center | Runners on 1st & 2nd |
| Layton Burt | Walk | Bases loaded |
| Cooper Champion | Single to right field (RF Hennessey can’t grab it) | 2 runs score (5-2) |
| Easton Allen | Single | Burt scores (5-4) |
| Urijah Berklite | Strikeout (dropped 3rd strike, thrown out at 1st) | Inning ends |
Alabama scores 4 runs with 2 outs! Momentum completely shifts.
4⃣ Top of the 3rd (cont.): Kinley Rasmus Ties It with Her Bat
- After her double play, Kinley comes up to bat
- Singles to left field → Easton Allen scores from 2nd
- GAME TIED 5-5!
- "Fear the bow!" — Kinley’s signature celebration
4⃣ 4th Inning: Cool Down
- Pennsylvania: Three up, three down against Kinley
- Alabama: Casen Smith singles, but Cam Lee K’s and Cedric Harrison Jr. hits into expert double play by PA shortstop Ryan Donnelly
5⃣ 5th Inning: Alabama Threatens, Warner Answers
- Alabama loads bases with NO OUTS
- Cole Warner (PA pitcher) channels his inner ace:
- Strikes out Jerry Taylor
- Strikes out Layton Burt
- Strikes out Cooper Champion
- Three straight K’s! Game stays tied 5-5
6⃣ 6th Inning: Stalemate
- Both teams go quietly
- Extra innings needed!
The Extra Inning: Alabama Walks It Off
7⃣ Bottom of the 7th (Extra Innings)
Little League extra-inning rule: Automatic runner starts on 2nd base
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Urijah Berklite placed at 2nd (automatic runner) |
| 2 | Casen Smith lays down expert bunt → Berklite to 3rd |
| 3 | Cam Lee intentionally walked → 1st & 2nd |
| 4 | Cedric Harrison Jr. strikes out (1 out) |
| 5 | Brooks Cameron steps up… SMOKES a line drive to center field |
| 6 | Berklite scores easily — GAME OVER! |
Final: Alabama 6, Pennsylvania 5
Brooks Cameron = Walk-off hero
Alabama survives elimination day!
Key Takeaways (Important Points)
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- This was an elimination game — one loss ends your LLWS run
- All 4 games on Monday, Aug 24 were win-or-go-home
- Kinley Rasmus was the X-factor: game-ending double play as a pitcher + game-tying RBI as a hitter
- Cole Warner (PA) was brilliant: HR + 3 K’s in 5th + pitching in extra innings
- Alabama’s 3rd inning rally (4 runs, 2 outs) is the stuff of LLWS legend
- Brooks Cameron delivered the biggest hit of the tournament so far for Alabama
Summary
Alabama faced a 5-0 deficit in the 3rd inning of an elimination game at the 2026 Little League World Series. Thanks to a historic rally — sparked by Kinley Rasmus’ defensive gem and clutch hit — they tied the game. After both teams froze in the middle innings, Brooks Cameron delivered a walk-off single in the 7th inning, scoring automatic runner Urijah Berklite and sending Alabama to the next round with a 6-5 victory. Pennsylvania’s Cole Warner was nearly the hero (HR, dominant relief), but Alabama’s resilience won the day.
FAQ
1. What is an "automatic runner" in extra innings?
In Little League (and MLB since 2020), each extra inning starts with a runner on second base — the player who made the last out in the previous inning. This speeds up games. Here, Urijah Berklite was that runner.
2. Why was Cam Lee intentionally walked?
With 1st and 2nd occupied and 1 out, Pennsylvania chose to load the bases to set up a force play at every base — but it backfired when Cameron hit the walk-off.
3. How rare is a walk-off in the Little League World Series?
Very! Most games end in regulation. Extra-inning walk-offs are championship-moment material — especially in elimination games.
4. Who is Kinley Rasmus and why is she famous?
She’s a 12-year-old pitcher who threw 6 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts in her LLWS debut — tying Mo’ne Davis’ 2014 record for most K’s by a girl in a single LLWS game. Her dad, Cory Rasmus, pitched in the majors.
5. What happens next for Alabama?
They advance in the U.S. bracket — still alive for a shot at the LLWS championship game. One step closer to Williamsport glory!
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