Ottumwa Little League teams exit state tournament after close matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
BaseballOttumwa's 10-year-old and 12-year-old Little League baseball teams concluded their seasons in the Iowa Little League State Tournament on July 30, 2026. The 10-year-old squad lost 6-2 to LeMars, finishing third in their pool and missing the chance for a state title. The 12-year-olds, trailing 7-0 against LeMars, rallied late but fell 7-4, ending the tournament with a 2-3 record. Grandview will compete for the championship against Davenport Southeast in the 10-year-old bracket, while the 12-year-olds will face Davenport Northwest for their title shot. Both teams showed resilience but ultimately fell short of their tournament goals.
- •Ottumwa 10-year-olds finished third with a 2-3 record.
- •Ottumwa 12-year-olds also ended their tournament at 2-3.
- •Ottumwa's 10-year-old team last held a hope for a state title in pool play.
- •Grandview's 12-year-old team secured a championship game slot against Davenport Northwest.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Little League baseball: State tournament concludes for Ottumwa
"OTTUMWA — In both games, Ottumwa needed just one more batter to reach base to bring the tying run to the plate. For the Ottumwa 10-year-olds, it was the last chance to keep any hopes of a state championship alive. The Ottumwa 12-year-olds, meanwhile, were simply looking to extend their final night of the season. Both Ottumwa Little League baseball teams went down swinging on Wednesday, closing ...
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