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📬 Florida's LLWS Glory 🏆 | Yellow Jackets Shock Seminoles 🐝 | Today: Astros and Phillies 🧢
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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today's edition, we've got a thrilling wrap-up from the Little League World Series, where Florida's resilient comeback stole the show. Plus, a dramatic upset in college football as Georgia Tech stunned Florida State, and Keegan Bradley's unexpected triumph at the BMW Championship, let’s dive in.
Lathan Norton became the hero, scoring the winning run in the eighth inning to give Lake Mary, Florida, a 2-1 victory over Taiwan and their first Little League World Series title. After struggling to score, Florida rallied in their final at-bat to tie the game and then capitalized on a Taiwan error to clinch the championship. Taiwan's early 1-0 lead wasn't enough, as Florida's resilience paid off.
Georgia Tech pulled off a stunning 24-21 upset over No. 10 Florida State in Dublin, thanks to Aidan Birr's 44-yard game-winning field goal as time expired. Despite a fumbled snap that nearly derailed their final drive, the Yellow Jackets made crucial plays to set up the winning field goal. The Seminoles fought back to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but their efforts fell short as their season opener turned into a nightmare. Seminoles quarterback DJ Uiagalelei finished with 193 passing yards on 19-for-27 passing with no touchdowns.
Keegan Bradley, who barely made it into the BMW Championship, defied the odds with a clutch performance to win by one stroke, propelling him from No. 50 to No. 4 in the FedExCup standings. Bradley capitalized on Adam Scott's back-nine mistakes and delivered a decisive shot on the 17th hole, securing his spot in the Tour Championship and putting him in the Ryder Cup conversation.
The Columbus Crew once again dominated Los Angeles FC, winning the Leagues Cup final 3-1. Cucho Hernández scored twice, including a stunning go-ahead goal in stoppage time, while LAFC's Olivier Giroud scored, but it wasn't enough to overcome Columbus's mastery over their rivals, who have now defeated LAFC in three critical matchups in less than a year.
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The New York Liberty, boasting an 11-3 road record, head to Phoenix to face the Mercury, who are 9-4 at home. The Liberty’s defense will be tested by Phoenix’s Brittney Griner, fresh off a 22-point performance. With Jonquel Jones averaging 14.9 points and 9.4 rebounds, New York will aim to avenge their earlier loss to the Mercury and maintain their position as the WNBA’s second-highest scoring team.
In a potential preview of October baseball, the Phillies host the Astros in a rematch of the 2022 World Series. Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler, with a stellar 2.73 ERA, takes the mound on extra rest, though his numbers dip slightly outside his usual routine. Meanwhile, Houston’s Ronel Blanco, whose 3.14 ERA belies underlying struggles, faces a Phillies offense that’s second in home scoring.
The Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays clash, but the Mariners are in a slump, winning just two of their last ten. With a 7-run total set, this game could be a low-scoring battle where every at-bat counts.
The United States holds the record for the most Little League World Series titles with 40. Can you name the other two countries that complete the top three?
👉️ Answer Below
USA: 40 titles, Taiwan: 17 titles, Japan: 11 titles.
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