Jackson Advances To Semi-Final Of Little League SE Regional

Alabama Jackson At 1-2 in pool play Jackson finished in a three way tie with Florida and North Carolina. But they won the tie-breaker by virtue of giving up the fewest runs of the three teams.

by Jamie Burch

Published: Mon, August 10, 2009 - 10:40 am CST Last Updated: Tue, August 11, 2009 - 11:53 am CST

Tuesday 12:52 p.m.
Jackson lost 9-0 to Warner Robins, GA. At 1-2 in pool play, Jackson finished in a three way tie with Florida and North Carolina. But they won the tie-breaker by virtue of giving up the fewest runs of the three teams.

Jackson advances to the semi-finals tomorrow night against Chantilly Virginia at 4 p.m. CST. The winner plays in the championship game Thursday night at 7:00 on ESPN.

Tuesday 11:16 a.m.
The game resumed in the the bottom of the 2nd at 11:00 a.m.

Jackson had runners on second and third with one out, but could not score. They trail Warner Robins 6-0, bottom 3rd.

Jackson can still advance to the semi-finals with a loss, as long as they give up 10 runs or fewer.

Monday 7:24 p.m.
The game has been postponed due to the rain. It will resume tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. CST.

Monday 6:09 p.m.
The game is delayed a second time by rain at 6:06 p.m. The grounds crew has put the tarp over the infield. A lengthy rain-delay is expected.

Jackson has runners on 2nd and 3rd, with one out.

Monday 6:02 p.m.
The game resumed at 6:00 after a lengthy rain/lightning delay. Jackson trails 6-0, bottom of the 2nd.

Monday 5:27 p.m.
Grounds crew working on drying out the in-field at Mitch Stadium.

Monday 4:50 p.m.
The game is in a rain/lightning delay and is not expected to resume for at least 30 minutes.

Jackson trails 6-0, bottom of the 2nd.

Monday 4:25 p.m.
Jacob Sullivan came in with the bases loaded and no outs. Sullivan walked the first batter he faced on a 3-2 balk. He then got the next two batters to ground out, but two runs scored.

Warner Robins scored 5 runs on 1 hit.

Monday 4:14 p.m.
Game got underway at 4:02 p.m.

Jackson must beat Warner Robins, Georgia or give up 10 runs or less to advance to the Championship round.

The top of the 1st is not going Jackson's way. Kirk Poellnitz hit the first batter he faced, then gave up a two-run home-run. Poellnitz then loaded the bases with a walk, hit-by-pitch and a second walk before he was pulled.

Monday 3:41 p.m.
Florida lost 5-4. So a win over Warner Robbins, GA will put Jackson, AL in the Championship Round on Wednesday.

The game is now scheduled to start around 4:00 p.m.

Monday 3:04 p.m.
Start of the Jackson, AL / Warner Robbins, GA game delayed.

The 12 Noon game between Charlotte, North Carolina and Rockledge, Florida was delayed about an hour and a half because of rain. The game is now in a rain delay in the top of the 6th. Charlotte 5-1.

If Rockledge, Florida loses and Jackson wins, Jackson will advance to the Championship Round on Wednesday.

Monday 11:40 a.m.
Little leaguers from Jackson, Alabama are fighting for a trip to the Little League World Series.

The team plays a must win game at 3:00 p.m. CST Monday against Warner Robins, Georgia in the Southeast Regional outside Charleston, Wast Virginia.

Jackson lost 6-0 to Rockledge, Florida on Saturday, but bounced back with a 2-0 win Sunday over Charlotte, North Carolina. The team scored one run in the first and third. That was all pitcher Daniel Smith needed. He kept North Carolina's batters off balance all day. Smith threw 6 scoreless innings. He allowed just 4 hits, struck out 8 and walked 1.

Monday's opponent, Warner Robins, Georgia, won the Little League World Series in 2007.

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claycitymadness Says:

Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 7:15 am

congrats and good luck

DeterminedOne Says:

Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 6:38 am

@dougstech: Obviously, you don’t have any children because to say that a story about a small town little league team going as far as they did is a huge accomplishment. I suppose you would rather hear about kids robbing, fighting or shooting each other? I suppose that bad news is good news to you.

Congratulations to my nephew and his baseball team! You guys went a long way and you should be very proud of yourselves!

minimay87 Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 1:46 pm

Just because people are not on here posting like crazy about does not mean they do not support or are interested in it. Could it be possible because they are actually out there physically supporting these boys? I do not know anyone playing, or anyone who is a parent of any of these kids, but I am proud of them regardless. It is very refreshing to see some positive news about the kids for a change.

allstarmom Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 1:32 pm

Lots of people from home are very interested in this very newsworthy event. They are watching it on the internet or keeping up with it through WKRG. Those of you who aren’t interested….don’t waste your “valuable” time reading the articles or responding….that will be OK, too. The moms in West Virginia say “Go Alabama and we are very proud of our boys”.

dougstech Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:05 am

Sure, its news to the few people who already know about it, or are involved with it.

rmseek1234 Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:43 am

I agree-the kids,the parents and the community should be very proud of their accomplishments. Playing ball isn’t all about hitting a ball and running bases-it’s about following directions, working together as a team and learning good sportsmanship (win or lose). Some of my best memories with my kids, was going on All-Star softball trips (even when I was EXTREMELY pregnant and it was EXTREMELY hot-lol) I wish the kids the best-but remember,, you are already WINNERS,whether you come away with a championship title or not! Best of luck-from a Mobile mom who IS proud of you ALL!

allstarmom Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:16 am

I am a mom of one of the players on this team. These kids have experienced something that not many kids get to experience in a lifetime. I am shocked to see that there are people that think that this is useless news. I wish that you could be here in West Virginia with the kids and see the thrill and excitement that they are experiencing….I think that you might have a different attitude. Remember these kids are our future!!!
GO ALABAMA!!!!!!!!

spring Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 7:48 am

I care! I am very proud of these boys! This is a huge accomplishment for this team. They deserve to be recognized and I am rooting for them to go all the way!!! Go Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!

dougstech Says:

Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 12:43 pm

Thats what I meant to say. Its not worth spending any time reporting this foolishness…and that show by there only being these few comments.

minimay87 Says:

Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 12:19 pm

I would think you mean it is useless news. For these kids it is a big deal. If you think it is not worth reading than do not read it. However, bashing some young boys trying to do something positive, instead of negative, with their spare time really speaks volumes of your character.

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