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Kinley Rasmus excels on both baseball and flag football fields

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Kinley Rasmus excels on both baseball and flag football fields

Summary

Kinley Rasmus is making headlines at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The 7th grader pitches for her team from Phenix City, Alabama, recently achieving eight strikeouts in a shutout against Washington, tying a record set by Mo'ne Davis. Simultaneously, she is a starting player for Central-Phenix City's flag football team, ranked No. 1 nationally, and is expected to return to the team after the series concludes. The dual-sport athlete's prowess on the field has drawn attention, showcasing her family’s sports legacy, as her father and uncle were also Little League champions in 1999.

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By the Numbers

•Rasmus pitched a complete game shutout against Tennessee to reach Williamsport.
•She tied a Little League World Series record with eight strikeouts in a game.
•Rasmus plays for Central-Phenix City, a top-ranked flag football team.
•She missed the team's season opener due to participation in the LLWS.
•Her family has a history in Little League, with her father and uncle as former champions.

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