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Ruben Mavarez was quickly mobbed by teammates after ending the game by striking out Hunter Johnson. AP |
Maracaibo magic
Venezuela beats Texas 3-2 to win championship
Maracaibo, Venezuela gave Latin America its second Little League World Series title in six years Saturday with a 3-2 win over Bellaire, Texas. Ruben Mavarez pitched a four-hitter for Venezuela, which earned the fifth overall title for Latin America. Bellaire ace Alex Atherton threw a two-hitter, but two costly wild pitches and an error did him in.
• Photo Gallery: Postcards from Williamsport
• Closer Look: An event like no other
• Hometown still thinks of Bellaire team as champs
• Statitudes: Little Big Leaguers
• SI's Ask The Coach: Send a question
• Notebook: Award special for Costner
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Little League faces tests, changes next year
Among the changes is a new stadium, allowing the Series to double to 16 teams.
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Stage is set for Little League World Series final
Both coaches are hesitant to release their starting pitchers for Saturday championship game.
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Bellaire, Maracaibo to meet in LLWS title game
Bellaire, Texas defeated Davenport, Iowa 8-0 and Venezuela beat Tokyo 5-4.
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