The Torrance All-Stars were eliminated from the Little League World Series, losing to Hamilton, Ohio, 4-2. Torrance had defeated Ohio in a 9-0 romp Sunday. Torrance is the first L.A. County team since Northridge in 1994 to reach the final stage of the national tournament.
Torrance’s Skylar Vinson pitches against Hamilton, Ohio, at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.
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Torrance, Calif.’s Gibson Turner (19) celebrates with Christian Chavez (23) after scoring on a base hit by Kaishu Harrison against Hamilton, Ohio during the third inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Ohio won the game 4-2.
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Hamilton, Ohio shortstop Cooper Clay (6) stretches for the ball to force out Torrance, Calif.’s Brandon Perez (13) to end the fourth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Ohio won the game 4-2.
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Hamilton, Ohio’s Chance Retherford, left, steals second under the tag of Torrance’s Gibson Turner during the fourth inning.
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Torrance, Calif.’s Xavier Navarro (7) jumps on pitcher Dominic Golia (18) after he came in and struck out the side against Hamilton, Ohio during the fourth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Ohio won the game 4-2.
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Hamilton, Ohio’s JJ Vogel (23) celebrates scoring on a two-run triple by Chance Retherford as Torrance, Calif., pitcher Dominic Golia (18) watches during the fifth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Ohio won 4-2.
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Torrance, Calif. pitcher Dominic Golia (18) reacts after giving up three runs to Hamilton, Ohio during the fifth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Ohio won the game 4-2.
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Hamilton, Ohio’s JJ Vogel, right, and Brady Baumann celebrate behind Torrance catcher Brandon Perez, during the fifth inning.
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Torrance, Calif.’s Xavier Navarro (7) walks off the field after the 4-2 loss to Hamilton, Ohio during a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.
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