Introduction to the Little League World Series
The Clarendon Hills Little League team has staved off elimination once already this weekend at the Little League World Series. They’ll try to do it again Sunday afternoon in order to keep their magical run going.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The attached video is from previous coverage on WGN-TV.
Background on Clarendon Hills’ Journey
Clarendon Hills, which advanced to the LLWS for the first time in program history by winning the Great Lakes Region title earlier this month, plays its third game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon, once again needing a win to stay alive.
Previous Games and Standings
After dropping a 16-1 decision in its LLWS opener on Wednesday to Bonney Lake/Sumner Little League of Bonney Lake, Washington, the Northwest Region champion, Clarendon Hills stayed alive with a 3-2 win on Saturday over Glenmoore Eagle Little League of Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic Region champion.
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Upcoming Game and Broadcast
The LLWS is a double-elimination tournament, so Clarendon Hills can remain alive in the elimination bracket when it faces Honolulu Little League of Hawaii, the West Region champion, at noon Sunday at Lamade Stadium. The game will be televised on ABC, and a watch party will be held once again in downtown Clarendon Hills. A large screen will be set up at the corner of Prospect and Park avenues.
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Potential Future Matches
With a win Sunday, Clarendon Hills would advance to play a third consecutive elimination game on Tuesday afternoon at Lamade Stadium against a to-be-determined opponent. The LLWS started with 10 teams on the U.S. side of the bracket and 10 teams on the international side of the bracket. The U.S. and international champions play each other for the overall LLWS title on Aug. 24.
Team Roster and Management
Clarendon Hills is managed by Brian Herold, with Ted Kaczmarski and Brian O’Malley as coaches. Here is the player roster:
Henry McMahon, No. 1, LF
Jack O’Malley, No. 2, CF/P
Sean Bolger, No. 3, RF/3B
Connor Lazar, No. 4, 2B/P
Luke Schaller, No. 5, P
Luca Striltschuk, No. 6, INF/P
Christian Gernot, No. 7, RF/1B/P
Liam Harrigan, No. 8, 3B/RF
Brody Herold, No. 9, SS/P
Hudson Lauerman, No. 12, C
Matthew Kalish, No. 14, 1B/3B/P
Jack Kaczmarski, No. 16, P/1B
Conclusion
The Clarendon Hills Little League team has shown remarkable resilience and determination in the Little League World Series. As they face another elimination game, the community rallies behind them, eager to see how their journey unfolds.
FAQs
- Q: What time is the Clarendon Hills game on Sunday?
- A: The game is at noon Sunday at Lamade Stadium.
- Q: How can I watch the game?
- A: The game will be televised on ABC.
- Q: What is the significance of winning the Great Lakes Region title?
- A: Winning the Great Lakes Region title allowed Clarendon Hills to advance to the Little League World Series for the first time in program history.
- Q: Who are the managers and coaches of the Clarendon Hills team?
- A: The team is managed by Brian Herold, with Ted Kaczmarski and Brian O’Malley as coaches.
