Little League World Series Maine-Endwell US & World LLWS Champions

[longtimefan]

So the LLWS is more repechage than double elimination?

They call it "modified double elimination". The undefeated team in the final is knocked out with a single loss in that game. I guess they figure that the team from the winners' bracket has a pitching edge, so it's fair overall.

The real reason is TV, of course. ESPN wants to be able to slot a championship game at a specific time, and not have to worry about an extra game should the undefeated team lose for the first time.

 

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On ABC Today.

 

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[upperdeck]

they could just add a couple teams. make it into 2 US divisions and let them play each other.

 

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[NateW]

looks like it's gonna be a pitchers duel

 

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[OrangeXtreme]

At least those kids can get the ball over the plate.

 

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