LLWS Southwest Regional in Waco.

What a game last night featuring Texas West out of San Antonio McAllister Park vs River Ridge, La. It was a see-saw battle back and forth, but Texas West put up 7 runs in the top of the 5th to go ahead 19-13. You can see a replay of this game on the Longhorn Network at many different timeslots tomorrow before the final airs at 6 pm on ESPN2.

We will have an all-Texas final tomorrow night for the Southwest Region. Lufkin is Texas East playing San Antonio McAllister Park, Texas West in a winner take all to advance to Williamsport for the Little League World Series. Lufkin staged a huge comeback when these teams met in the first game to overcome a 7-run deficit late. It looks like there is no favored team, but a Texas team will be going to the LLWS again this season. I'm putting my money on Lufkin.......they look mighty good and I think they have better pitching when they need it. Lufkin is the only team to beat McAllister Park in the regional.....it was a double elimination tournament. Lufkin has yet to lose a game, but Texas West had them on the ropes before they exploded for 7 runs to win late.

Kind of crappy that this is double elimination and Lufkin hasn't lost a game but it's now a winner take all.

That being said, surely Texas West used up a lot of pitching yesterday. That should give Lufkin an advantage.

I think Lufkins best pitcher is going tonight

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Originally Posted by Weebe

Kind of crappy that this is double elimination and Lufkin hasn't lost a game but it's now a winner take all.

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How is that any different than UIL ?

I like to watch them play but i have seen too many really good 13 U games played on regular size fields to be overly impressed.

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Originally Posted by Rabid Cougar

I like to watch them play but i have seen too many really good 13 U games played on regular size fields to be overly impressed.

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Preach!

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Originally Posted by Rabid Cougar

I like to watch them play but i have seen too many really good 13 U games played on regular size fields to be overly impressed.

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Such arrogance & is part of what's wrong with this world. Big shots, big egos, self-pride, & no humility to just enjoy & appreciate young little league kids playing & competing just as hard for the enjoyment of the game. Pathetic. At least they are on ESPN. What national network were your big shot teams playing on tonight?

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Originally Posted by bigcountry

Such arrogance & is part of what's wrong with this world. Big shots, big egos, self-pride, & no humility to just enjoy & appreciate young little league kids playing & competing just as hard for the enjoyment of the game. Pathetic. At least they are on ESPN. What national network were your big shot teams playing on tonight?

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LoL somebody help this man!

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Originally Posted by bigcountry

Such arrogance & is part of what's wrong with this world. Big shots, big egos, self-pride, & no humility to just enjoy & appreciate young little league kids playing & competing just as hard for the enjoyment of the game. Pathetic. At least they are on ESPN. What national network were your big shot teams playing on tonight?

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Sorry to "trigger" you but tight bases, 60 ft base paths and 200 foot fences is not baseball at 12-13 U. They had some very talented players but Little League takes so much out of the "game" at this age.

as for big ego, self pride and no humility, I have a full set of umpire gear anytime you want to try it.

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Originally Posted by Rabid Cougar

Sorry to "trigger" you but tight bases, 60 ft base paths and 200 foot fences is not baseball at 12-13 U. They had some very talented players but Little League takes so much out of the "game" at this age.

as for big ego, self pride and no humility, I have a full set of umpire gear anytime you want to try it.

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...then you should know better. And my involvement with youth coaching... 35 plus years. Already been there & done that many times over. I appreciate ALL levels, from advanced, to those that may not be now, but could some day. And by the way, no extra gear needed.

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Originally Posted by Rabid Cougar

Sorry to "trigger" you but tight bases, 60 ft base paths and 200 foot fences is not baseball at 12-13 U. They had some very talented players but Little League takes so much out of the "game" at this age.

as for big ego, self pride and no humility, I have a full set of umpire gear anytime you want to try it.

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I love all baseball at any level, but I will say that I have always thought that these regulations for this age group were a bit much. I do believe eliminating the 13-year old players in 2018 will help things. There is no telling how far the ball went out of the park off of that kids bat from Georgia.

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Originally Posted by Yoe_09

I love all baseball at any level, but I will say that I have always thought that these regulations for this age group were a bit much. I do believe eliminating the 13-year old players in 2018 will help things. There is no telling how far the ball went out of the park off of that kids bat from Georgia.

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375ft

Lufkin wins 2-1, on two solo homeruns. They are headed to Williamsport.

Wylie Junior boys (13/14 year olds) are starting play tomorrow in the Junior Little League World Series in Michigan. play a team from California at 4.

Taking the 13 year olds out will help some.....Not a huge fan of the LLWS rules at that age...but I came up playing Pony League ball...so I believe if memory serves me correctly at ages 11-12 you are dealing with 70 foot base paths and a 50 foot mound...also liked the fact that you had to learn how to pick guys off, hold runners etc...

but still I do appreciate LLWS because its kids playing for their local league and not some travel ball "select team"