Fairfield, Conn. advances in Little League World Series
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One endless summer: CT Little Leaguers living in moment, thriving in spotlight at World Series
Rock-star status has found the Fairfield Little Leaguers, but they are unfazed and unbeaten so far at the Little League World Series.
Fairfield was also part of the tournament’s lone one-run game so far, edging Lamar LL of Texas, 1-0, in a classic pitcher’s duel. Fairfield ace Luca Pellegrini stole the spotlight, striking out 11 and allowing just one hit in a dominant performance.
The Braintree Little League team suffered its first loss of the summer Thursday, falling 13-0 to Irmo, South Carolina in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Fairfield National Little League team is 2-0 and will face South Dakota Monday night in the Little League World Series.