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Washington and Alabama face off in Little League World Series opener

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Washington and Alabama face off in Little League World Series opener
Summary

Washington's Soundview Little League and Alabama's Phenix City Youth Baseball meet in the Little League World Series on Wednesday. The game will begin at 3:00 PM ET, broadcasted on ESPN. Washington earned its spot by winning the Northwest Region tournament, while Phenix City returns to Williamsport for the first time since 1999. This matchup features a notable player, Kinley from Alabama, who is among the few female players to participate in the tournament's history.

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  • •Game scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
  • •Broadcast live on ESPN
  • •Washington won the Northwest Region championship
  • •Phenix City last appeared in the World Series in 1999
  • •Kinley from Phenix City is one of the few female players in LLWS
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