1999 Little League World Series
The 1999 Little League World Series (LLWS) took place between August 22 and August 28 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Hirkata Little League of Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, defeated Phenix City National Little League of Phenix City, Alabama, in the championship game of the 53rd LLWS.
1999 Little League World Series | ||
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Dates | August 22–August 28 | |
Teams participating | 8 | |
Champion | Osaka, Japan | |
Runner-up | Phenix City, Alabama | |
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Qualification
United States | International |
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Central Brownsburg |
Canada Gordon Head |
East Toms River |
Europe Ramstein American |
South National |
Far East Hirakata |
West South Central Boise |
Latin America Juan A. Biblioni |
Pool play
Region | Record |
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East | 3-0 |
South | 2-1 |
West | 1-2 |
Central | 0-3 |
Region | Record |
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Latin America | 3-0 |
Far East | 2-1 |
Canada | 1-2 |
Europe | 0-3 |
August 22
Canada | 3-7 | Far East |
South | 0-6 | East |
August 23
Canada | 4-6 | Latin America |
South | 5-4 | Central |
Europe | 2-5 | Far East |
West | 0-4 | East |
August 24
Latin America | 3-1 | Far East |
Central | 1-3 | East |
Europe | 3-5 | Canada |
West | 0-12 (5 innings) |
South |
August 25
Latin America | 16-3 | Europe |
West | 2-0 | Central |
Elimination round
1999 Little League World Series Champions |
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Hirakata Little League Hirakata, Osaka, Japan |
Champions path
The Hirakata LL reached the LLWS with an undefeated record of four wins and no losses.[1] In total, their record was 9-1, their only loss coming against Juan A. Bablioni LL of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
Round | Opposition | Result |
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All-Japan Tournament | ||
Opening Round | Suginami LL | 4-3 |
Quarterfinals | Tokorozawa LL | 5-0 |
Semifinals | Hiroshima Rijo LL | 6-4 |
Japan Championship | Hyogo Harima LL | 5–4 |
Notable players
- Colby Rasmus (Phenix City, Alabama) Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder
- Cory Rasmus (Phenix City, Alabama) MLB pitcher
- Michael Saunders (Victoria, British Columbia) MLB outfielder
- Lance Lynn (Brownsburg, Indiana) MLB pitcher
- Stephen Fife (Boise, Idaho) MLB pitcher
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References
- "Japan Tournament Results". Unpage.com. Retrieved September 28, 2010.
External links
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