Ottumwa 10s improve to 5-0 in Little League district tournament

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:47 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Ottumwa's 10-year-old Little League baseball team advanced to 5-0 in district tournament play with a 7-2 victory over Monroe County. The match took place during the ongoing playoffs, where Ottumwa mounted a comeback after trailing early in the game. Marshall LaPoint's two-run double and an RBI hit from Riot Miller secured the win, with Miller also contributing from the mound, striking out seven batters. The team's performance continues to build on their strong postseason, during which they have outscored opponents 71-10. Ottumwa aims to maintain momentum with two games remaining in pool play, including an upcoming match against Davis County.

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  • Ottumwa leads the district tournament with a 5-0 record
  • They outscored Monroe County 71-10 in the postseason
  • Marshall LaPoint and Riot Miller key contributors in the win
  • Drew Goldsmith's infield single sparked a comeback
  • Upcoming game against Davis County on Friday at 6 p.m.
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OTTUMWA — They came as close as any Ottumwa Little League baseball team has come to winning a state championship in over 40 years last summer. Now, Ottumwa's 10-year-old Little League baseball squad is on a mission to finish what they started as nine-year-olds. Ottumwa improved to 5-0 on the season in district tournament play on Wednesday, erasing just their second deficit of the postseason ...

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