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Kinley Rasmus ties strikeout record at Little League World Series

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Kinley Rasmus ties strikeout record at Little League World Series
Summary

Kinley Rasmus struck out six batters to help Phenix City, Alabama, defeat West Chester, Pennsylvania, 6-5 in their Little League World Series elimination game on August 24, 2026. Rasmus' performance marks her total of 14 strikeouts in the tournament, matching Mo'ne Davis' record for most strikeouts by a girl in the event's history. After overcoming a five-run deficit, Phenix City secured their second consecutive elimination win, advancing to face Tacoma, Washington, on August 25. Rasmus, daughter of former MLB pitcher Corey Rasmus, continues to impress as one of only two girls in this year's tournament.

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  • •Phenix City scored a comeback win in the elimination game.
  • •Rasmus now has 14 total strikeouts in the tournament.
  • •Rasmus matched Mo'ne Davis' record for strikeouts by a girl in LLWS history.
  • •Phenix City advances to face Tacoma, Washington, next.
  • •Rasmus is one of only two girls competing in the tournament this year.
Latest Updates
  • 2:36 AMESPN — Alabama girl adds to LLWS run with hits record
  • 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kinley Rasmus breaks the record for hits by a girl at the Little League World Series
  • 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — LLWS star Kinley Rasmus joins Mo’ne Davis with ultra-rare achievement
  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Little League World Series: Kinley Rasmus again matches Mo'ne Davis' strikeout record
  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Kinley Rasmus again matches Mo'ne Davis' strikeout record at the Little League World Series
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Kinley Rasmus is on a record-setting roll at the Little League World Series. The 12-year-old pitcher and shortstop for the Phenix City, Alabama, team representing the Southeast at the tournament had a pair of hits during a comeback win over a team from Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday that kept Phenix City's season alive. Rasmus has five hits during the double-elimination tournament, the most by a girl at the Little League World Series.

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Kinley Rasmus of Phenix City, Alabama, continued her historic run through the Little League World Series on Tuesday by breaking the record for most hits by a girl with her fifth of the tournament.

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Kinley Rasmus helped spark a comeback to keep Phenix City, Alabama, alive in the Little League World Series on Monday night.

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