Noah Kirk pitches gem to send Sweetwater Valley to Little League World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
On August 14, Noah Kirk, 12, pitched for Sweetwater Valley Little League, leading his team to an 11-3 victory over Kawaihau Community Little League. This win secured a spot for Sweetwater Valley in the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Kirk struck out seven batters in four innings, facing challenges after giving up a three-run homer but ended the game with a crucial double play. The win coincided with his cousin Alejandro Kirk's home run for the Toronto Blue Jays against the New York Yankees.
- •Noah Kirk pitched four innings with seven strikeouts.
- •Sweetwater Valley led 5-0 before facing a challenge in the fifth inning.
- •The victory over Kawaihau secured their place in the World Series.
- •The win aligned with Alejandro Kirk's performance for the Blue Jays.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — Alejandro Kirk's little cousin pitches gem to send team to Little League World Series
"On the same night Alejandro Kirk went deep, his 12-year-old cousin sent his Little League team to Williamsport.
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