JUMP FOR JOY: Norway 12's Outlast Iron Mtn, 9-5
GLADSTONE---Jesse Neuman launched a three-run homer as Norway's Major Boys (11-12) Little League team beat Iron Mountain North, 9-5, Wednesday in Gladstone. Neuman's home run came with two out in the top of the fourth inning, after the game suspended by rain on Tuesday and resumed Wednesday in the third inning. Iron Mountain was eliminated with the loss. Evan Hafferkorn pitched 4 1/3 innings before reaching his pitch count limit of 85 pitches. Jesse Sampson came on to throw the final inning-plus to earn the save. Norway faces Munising on Thursday at 6:00 ET/5:00 CT in Gladstone. The winner of that game will take on Kingsford in the championship game Friday night, also in Gladstone. Click the thumbnails in the ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS box above to see photos, videos taken in Wednesday night's game. |