Kinley Rasmus Sets 5-Hit LLWS Record for a Girl as Alabama Falls 11-2
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 27
Kinley Rasmus Sets 5-Hit LLWS Record for a Girl as Alabama Falls 11-2
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 27
Summary
Five hits and three RBIs made Kinley Rasmus the Little League World Series record-holder for hits by a girl before Phenix City, Alabama, was eliminated 11-2 by Hamilton, Ohio.
The 12-year-old two-way standout finished her Williamsport run with 14 strikeouts in five games, tying Mo'ne Davis for the most strikeouts by a girl in one tournament.
Wednesday's loss ended Alabama's first trip to Williamsport in 27 years; Rasmus went 0-for-1 and could not pitch because Little League rest rules made her ineligible.
Rasmus was only the 25th girl to play in the tournament's 79-year history and the ninth to pitch, leaving marks future female players will chase.