The Little League World Series Is the Pinnacle for the Umpires, Too

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports The players dream of nationally televised glory. But for the nervous and excited volunteer umpires, the goal is to go unnoticed.https://nyti.ms/3AZE79T

For Mo’ne Davis, a Social Awakening and a Commitment to Hampton

By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports Davis, the first girl to pitch a shutout at the Little League World Series, said she would play softball next year at Hampton, partly influenced by her appreciation for black history.https://nyti.ms/2UX7C8g

Baseball Reaches Out to the Next Generation on Their Own Turf

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports The second annual Little League Classic featured the Mets and Phillies, though the Little Leaguers will probably remember the players in the crowd as much as the game on the field.https://nyti.ms/2PrRsRA