Alabama's Kinley Rasmus excels in Little League World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Three things to know about Alabama Little League World Series star Kinley Rasmus
"Alabama has a Little League World Series headliner in Phenix City's Kinley Rasmus. What to know about the star girl pitcher and her MLB roots.
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