Kinley Rasmus stars for Phenix City in Little League World Series

Kinley Rasmus is leading Phenix City Youth Baseball in the 2026 Little League World Series. The team, which has not reached the LLWS since 1999, has impressed with a 4-0 record leading to the tournament, including a complete-game shutout by Rasmus in the Southeast Region final. Her performance at both pitching and shortstop has garnered significant attention as she aims to make an impact as one of the few girls in LLWS history. Kinley's family has a strong baseball legacy with her father, former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus, and uncle, MLB player Colby Rasmus, both having played for the same youth team.

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