2013 Little League World Series
2013 Little League World Series | |
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Dates |
August 15– August 25 |
Teams participating | 16 |
Champion |
![]() ![]() Tokyo |
Runner-up |
![]() ![]() Chula Vista, California |
The 2013 Little League World Series was held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania from August 15 until August 25.[1] Eight teams from the United States and eight from throughout the world competed in the 67th edition of this tournament.[2] The Musashi-Fuchū Little League of Tokyo, Japan defeated the Eastlake Little League of Chula Vista, California 6–4 in the championship game. For the country of Japan, this was their ninth LLWS championship overall, second consecutive, and the third in four years. This was the last World Series to feature players born in the 20th century.
Tournament changes
It was announced on August 29, 2012 that three of the eight international regions had been realigned. The results of the realignment included Australia having its own region, meaning that the national champion of that country would be given a berth into the Little League World Series. Also, teams from Middle Eastern countries (except Israel and Turkey) would compete to qualify with teams in the Asia-Pacific Region to form the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region. Teams from Africa would compete to qualify with teams from Europe to form the Europe and Africa region.[3]
Teams
United States | International |
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![]() Great Lakes Region Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores |
![]() Asia-Pacific and Middle East Region Chung-Ping |
![]() Mid-Atlantic Region Newark National |
![]() ![]() Australia Region Perth Metro Central |
![]() Midwest Region Urbandale |
![]() ![]() Canada Region East Nepean |
![]() New England Region Westport |
![]() Caribbean Region Samaritana |
![]() Northwest Region Eastlake |
![]() Europe and Africa Region South Moravia |
![]() Southeast Region South Nashville |
![]() ![]() Japan Region Musashi Fuchū |
![]() Southwest Region Universal |
![]() Latin America Region Aguadulce Cabezera |
![]() West Region Eastlake |
![]() ![]() Mexico Region Municipal De Tijuana |
Results
The drawing to determine the opening round pairings took place on June 13, 2013.[4]
United States bracket
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | U.S. Semifinal | U.S. Championship | ||||||||||||||||||||
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International bracket
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | International Semifinal | International Championship | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Crossover games
Teams that lose their first two games get to play a crossover game against a team from the other side of the bracket that also lost its first two games. These games are labeled Game A and Game B.
Game A | ||
August 19 – Lamade Stadium | ||
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5 |
Game B | ||
August 20 – Lamade Stadium | ||
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Consolation game
The consolation game is played between the loser of the United States championship and the loser of the International championship.
Consolation game | ||
August 25 – Lamade Stadium | ||
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World Championship
Little League World Championship | ||
August 25 – Lamade Stadium | ||
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2013 Little League World Series Champions |
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![]() Musashi-Fuchū Little League Tokyo, Japan |
No-hitter
Grant Holman of the Eastlake Little League (Chula Vista, CA) tossed a No-hitter in the sixth game against Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Champion's path
The Musashi Fuchū LL reached the LLWS by winning all eight of their Tokyo and national tournament games.[5] In total, they went undefeated with a 13–0 record.
Round | Opposition | Result |
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Winner's Bracket Round 3 | Suginami LL | 15–0 |
Winner's Bracket Quarterfinals | Koganei LL | 8–1 |
Winner's Bracket Semifinals | Chōfi LL | 15–5 (4 inn.) |
Winner's Bracket Final | Machida LL | 4–1 (4 inn.) |
Japan Regional | ||
Opening Round | ![]() | 6–3 |
Quarterfinals | ![]() | 11–1 (5 inn.) |
Semifinals | ![]() | 8–5 |
Japan Championship | ![]() | 11–6 |
References
- ↑ "Schedule/Results". Little League. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ↑ Communications division (November 12, 2012). "Dates and Sites for 2013 Little League World Series Tournaments Announced". Little League. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
- ↑ Communications division (August 29, 2012). "Regions Realigned for 2013: Australia to Play in Little League Baseball World Series". Little League. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
- ↑ Communications Division (June 13, 2013). "Schedule Set For the 2013 Little League Baseball® World Series". Little League. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Japan Tournament Results". Unpage.com. Retrieved August 25, 2013.