Kinley Rasmus leads Alabama to victory in Little League World Series

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Kinley Rasmus leads Alabama to victory in Little League World Series
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Kinley Rasmus, a 12-year-old player from Phenix City in Alabama, showcased her talent at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, helping her team secure a 6-5 victory against Pennsylvania on Monday. Rasmus, who struck out six batters and allowed only two hits, tied the record for most strikeouts by a girl in the tournament's history. Her performance drew significant attention from fans, who cheered with 'fear the bow' chants referencing her signature hairstyle. Rasmus attributed her success to teamwork and expressed gratitude for the experience. Alabama's team is set to face the Northwest Region team from Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday.

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  • Kinley Rasmus struck out six batters in the victory against Pennsylvania.
  • Alabama’s next game is against Tacoma's Soundview Little League on Tuesday.
  • Rasmus tied Mo’ne Davis’ strikeout record for girls in the tournament.
  • Fans chanted 'fear the bow' in support of Rasmus during the game.
  • Rasmus comes from a family with MLB connections.
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Kinley Rasmus helped Alabama beat Pennsylvania.

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