South Carolina pulled off a wild comeback in a Little League World Series elimination game against South Dakota. Down 6-1 in the bottom of the seventh, they strung together walks, line drives, and smart base running to slowly chip away at the deficit. South Dakota’s pitching unraveled in the rain, leading to multiple walks that pushed runs across. A tight zone, slippery ball, and nerves made it tough for the relievers to throw strikes consistently.
With the bases loaded and two outs, the coach’s son came to the plate. Facing a funky sidearm pitcher, he worked the count and then sliced a fastball into shallow right. The ball dropped just out of the reach of the diving outfielder. Two runs scored. South Carolina walked it off 7-6. The team erupted. Helmets flew. Parents in the stands cried and hugged. They almost spilled onto the field in celebration but stopped to show respect to the South Dakota pitcher, who was clearly crushed. One of Carolina’s best hitters approached him with encouragement, showing grace in the win.
It was a classic Little League comeback. Kids battling in the rain, stage set under pressure, and pure emotion everywhere. South Carolina survives and advances.