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Andruw Jones inspires Team Curacao in Williamsport ahead of finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Andruw Jones inspires Team Curacao in Williamsport ahead of finals

Summary

Andruw Jones, a newly inducted Baseball Hall of Famer, participated in a wiffle ball game with Team Curacao outside UPMC Williamsport on August 28. Jones, a native of Curacao, expressed enthusiasm for the talent evident in this year's Little League tournament. Team Curacao, which includes members Shardijon De Lanoi and V-Dien Ignacio Lindo, is preparing to face Japan in the international championship game this weekend. Coach Ramses Jamanika noted that Jones's presence serves as an inspiration for the young athletes aiming for futures in baseball.

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•Andruw Jones played wiffle ball with Team Curacao in Williamsport.
•Team Curacao will face Japan in the championship game this weekend.
•Coach Ramses Jamanika emphasizes the inspiration from Jones's Hall of Fame induction.
•Players express admiration for Jones's skills and aspire to follow in his footsteps.
•Jones aims to encourage young talent from Curacao.

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WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A once in a lifetime opportunity for Team Curacao and UPMC families. Newly inducted Baseball Hall of Famer Andruw Jones was outside UPMC Williamsport Friday morning, playing a wiffle ball game with the teams. Jones was born and raised in Curacao before playing 17 seasons in the MLB. He says […]
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