MOT eliminated from Junior Little League World Series contention in regional
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Middletown-Odessa-Townsend faced elimination from the Junior Little League World Series on July 30 after losing twice to New Jersey's Freehold Township in the East Regional held in DuBois, Pennsylvania. In the first game, MOT fell 12-11 despite a valiant comeback, and in the decisive game, they lost 9-8 after Freehold scored four runs in the sixth inning. Earlier in the tournament, MOT had rallied with three one-run victories to reach this final round. Freehold Township advances in the double-elimination format. The Junior Little League World Series will take place from August 9 to 16 in Taylor, Michigan.
- •MOT lost to Freehold Township 12-11 and 9-8 in the East Regional.
- •The games were held on July 30 in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
- •MOT previously secured three wins to reach the championship round.
- •Freehold Township advances while MOT is eliminated from World Series contention.
- •The Junior Little League World Series is scheduled for August 9-16.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — MOT's bid for Junior Little League World Series berth foiled
"The Delaware champs lose twice in close games to New Jersey champion Freehold Township at the Junior Little League East Regional.
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