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Arizona manager delivers viral mound visit speech at Little League World Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:42 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Arizona manager delivers viral mound visit speech at Little League World Series

Summary

During the 2026 Little League World Series West Region tournament, Arizona manager Drew Breivogel spoke to pitcher Camden Burke in a viral moment while leading Kawaihau Little League 2-1. Breivogel emphasized perspective and faith, invoking a biblical reference to Zacchaeus. Following the mound visit, Arizona's situation deteriorated as Burke allowed a game-tying single and loaded the bases. The game later shifted in Hawaii's favor, who scored four runs in the fifth inning to eliminate Arizona 5-2. Hawaii will face Southern California for a spot in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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By the Numbers

•Drew Breivogel visited Camden Burke on the mound in the fifth inning.
•Arizona led Kawaihau Little League 2-1 before the visit.
•Burke allowed a game-tying single and loaded the bases after the speech.
•Hawaii scored four runs in the fifth inning, winning 5-2.
•Hawaii now advances to face Southern California in the tournament.

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Arizona manager Drew Breivogel delivered a viral moment during the 2026 Little League World Series West Region tournament. It happened when the Arizona team from Chandler played against Kawaihau Little League from Hawaii on Wednesday.
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