Naamans falls short against East Side in Mid-Atlantic final

Naamans was defeated by East Side Little League of West Chester, Pennsylvania, 3-1 in the Mid-Atlantic final on August 14. After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, Naamans scored once in the second inning. The team's pitcher, Brady Winklespecht, struck out seven batters while allowing five hits. The game included a notable video review of a close call at first base when Naamans had two runners on base. With this victory, East Side qualified for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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