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Alabama's Kinley Rasmus excels in Little League World Series opener

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Alabama's Kinley Rasmus excels in Little League World Series opener
Summary

Kinley Rasmus of Phenix City, Alabama, shone in her team's opening game of the 2026 Little League World Series, striking out eight and allowing one hit against Washington. She contributed to her team's offense with a 2-for-2 performance, including an RBI double, while playing at shortstop. Rasmus previously secured Alabama's place in the tournament by pitching a shutout in the Southeast Championship. She is also noted for her athletic lineage, being the daughter of former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus and the niece of outfielder Colby Rasmus.

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By the Numbers
  • •Rasmus led Alabama to the LLWS with a complete-game shutout.
  • •She has MLB roots through her father Cory Rasmus and uncle Colby Rasmus.
  • •In her LLWS debut, she had eight strikeouts and one hit allowed.
  • •Rasmus also plans to pursue swimming, flag football, and softball.
Latest Updates
  • 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Kinley Rasmus leaves lasting impact on girls around the world
  • 10:45 AMSports Illustrated — Kinley Rasmus Is the Breakout Star of the Little League World Series - Sports Illustrated
  • 12:28 AMBleacher Report — Kinley Rasmus Makes History, Final Box Score Stats, Highlights from LLWS Elimination Bracket - Bleacher Report
  • 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Viral LLWS star Kinley Rasmus makes Little League World Series ‘HERstory’
  • 10:03 PMBleacher Report — What to Know About Kinley Rasmus' Family Tree Amid LLWS Star's Historic Performance - Bleacher Report
  • 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Kinley Rasmus sets Little League World Series hits record with Alabama
  • 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama star girl pitcher Kinley Rasmus' Little League World Series stats at a glance
  • 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama Little League World Series star Kinley Rasmus' mom was standout athlete, too
What they're saying
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 12-year-old baseball player is making history at the Little League World Series — while inspiring the next generation of girls to step onto the field. Kinley Rasmus is a pitcher for the Phenix City Southeast Little League team from Alabama. She has already made Little League World Series […]

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What to know about Jill Rasmus, the mom of Alabama Little League World Series star Kinley Rasmus, whose MLB ties run in both sides of the family.

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LLWS star Kinley Rasmus, who stars for Southeast Region Champion Phenix City, Alabama, is now in the Little League World Series history books.

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