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Swing Kids: The Top 10 Little League World Series Moments
If you want to see America's pastime in its truest form, tune into the Little League World Series this weekend (the championship game is Sunday at 3 p.m.). Unlike the MLB, there are no roided-up players (we hope!), oversized egos, or multi-million dollar contracts—just kids playing the game the way it was meant to be played. But that doesn't mean this World Series is lacking in entertainment, though: Our list of LL highlights includes youngins making amazing homers and grabs, cursing up a storm, and, of course, shedding a few crocodile tears. So grab some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and check out the Top 10 Little League World Series moments...
"One fucking run!"
Year: 2006
Complex says: We like this kid's intensity, but we think he's a little more cut out for coaching football than playing baseball.
Danny Almonte's No-Hitter
Year: 2001
Complex says: Turns out dude was actually a few years older than the other kids, but his domination was still entertaining...plus he repped the Bronx. Uptown baby!
Umpire's Major League Fail
Year: 2008
Complex says: Baseball players are notorious for being a bit slovenly and out of shape, and that extends to its umpires. FAIL!
Web Gems
Year: 2009
Complex says: These kids are sick with the leather like that S&M broad you pay to visit on the weekends—no pedo.
How many outs are there?
Year: 2007
Complex says: This set of two was almost as sweet as Kim K's—emphasis on almost.
Little League x Pee Wee Football x MMA
Year: 2010
Complex says: Someone forgot to tell this youngin' that baseball isn't really a contact sport. Are they testing for HGH in Little League yet?
The Crying Game
Year: 2009
Complex says: Little leaguers from Japan shed some tears after losing to Curacao on a squeeze play. See, even young competitors know that you truly haven't sonned your opponent until they start crying. We kid.
Jesus Sauceda's Perfect Game
Year: 2008
Complex says: Mexico's Jesus Sauceda struck out all 12 batters faced in a four-inning perfect game, which eventually was stopped due to the 10-run mercy rule. Slow down, son, you killing 'em!
Game-Saving Catch
Year: 2007
Complex says: Massachusetts' Michael Rando made this game-saving grab to win the game for his team and advance. In the world of Little League, it doesn't get any better...
Walk-Off World Series Home Run
Year: 2007
Complex says: ...with the exception of hitting a walk-off home run in extra innings to win the World Series like Dalton Carriker did, then jumping into a doggy pile with Erin Andrews. Sorry, we got a little sidetracked there.
