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Epic Little League World Series Champions Walk Off Homerun Video

Author Jeff Kurkjian
After each game, the team runs to the bracket. Why? Because they are the ones to "advance" their team to the next round!

We finally have some amazing WINNERS from the 2023 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Little League World Series Champions were crowned on Sunday, August 27th.

I (Jeff Kurkjian from The Andie Summers Show) had an amazing time visiting it this year, it was pretty amazing. You can see me photos below.

Take a pic with this big sign #LLWS

Take a pic with this big sign. This is such a special place for friends and family to come together. This is placed outside Volunteer Stadium.

Who Is In The Little League World Series?

There are twenty times from across the globe that descend upon Williamsport every summer to compete to become champions. That’s ten from the United States and ten from other countries. Take a look at all of those represented.

United States Teams

New Albany, Ohio – Great Lakes Region

Smithfield, Rhode Island – Metro Region

MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA (big XTU Nation spot) – Mid-Atlantic Region

Fargo, North Dakota – Midwest Region

Henderson, Nevada – Mountain Region

Gray, Maine – New England Region

Seattle, Washington – Northwest Region

Nolensville, Tennessee – Southeast Region

Needville, Texas – Southwest Region

El Segundo, California – West Region (United States Winner)

International Teams

Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei – Asia-Pacific Region

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia – Australia Region

Regina, Saskatchewan – Canada Region

Willemstad, Curacao – Caribbean Region (International Winner)

Bayamo, Cuba – Cuba Region

Brno, Czech Republic – Europe-Africa Region

Tokyo, Japan – Japan Region

Maracaibo, Venezuela – Latin America Region

Tijuana, Mexico – Mexico Region

Santiago de Veraguas, Panama – Panama Region

Little League World Series Championship Game

ESPN and ABC hosted the championship game featuring (as you saw above) El Segundo, California of the West Region and Willemstad, Curacao of the Caribbean Region. Check out the amazing walk off homerun from El Segundo’s Louis Lappe.

This a dream for any kid; one, to actually play at the Little League World Series, but two, to hit a CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING WALK OFF HOMERUN. Absolutely so epic. I have been watching this tournament for years and this was one of the most epic finishes ever.

14 Awesome Photos From The Little League World Series

Every summer, hundreds of the world’s best young baseball players descend upon Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series. This year, Jeff Kurkjian took a day trip there with his father-in-law, Alex, to visit his dad, Tim Kurkjian, who was covering the tournament for ESPN.

As you know, my wife and I just welcomed a baby girl, McKinley, into the world on August 10th. While on my pseudo “paternity leave,” I decided to take the two-hour drive north to Williamsport with my father-in-law to complete a bucket list item for him, going to the Little League World Series.

Slide Down The Hill In Williamsport

It was actually my first visit there, that’s hard to believe because I grew up in Maryland, only three and a half hours away from Williamsport, but it was so worth it.

Pennsylvania Team Little League World Series

This year, the Mid-Atlantic team was represented by a Pennsylvania team from Media. A huge part of XTU Nation was showing up on social media and in person to support. Being so close to Williamsport definitely makes these games like home games for the kids.

Seven of the last 23 representatives for the Mid-Atlantic region for the LLWS have been from Pennsylvania. Back in 2021, Upper Providence in Oaks (Montgomery County) represented the state and the region in the tournament.

Did Pennsylvania Win In LLWS?

Unfortunately, in the double-elimination tournament, our team from Media, Pennsylvania wasn’t able to pull off a win. They lost to the Southwest Region on the first day of the tournament on Wednesday, August 16th. Then got knocked out by the team from Rhode Island representing the Metro Region on Sunday, August 20th.

I was able to get a look at the atmosphere at the LLWS in Williamsport and snap some photos for you, I hope you enjoy!

Jeff Kurkjian is the morning show co-host on "The Andie Summers Show" on 92.5 XTU, Philly's Country Station. He's the nationally syndicated show host of "Jeff Kurkjian's Country Beat." As a content creator for 92.5 XTU he shares his perspective of being a dad, husband, country music and sports, specifically baseball.

This article was written by Jeff Kurkjian. He is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!

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