The Pearl City Thunder representing the Pacific Southwest earned their way to the 2016 Babe Ruth 13 year old World Series championship game after defeating South East Regional Champion, Sarasota, Florida 12-3 in the championship tournament semifinals on Wednesday at Greater Ottumwa Park in Iowa.
The undefeated Pearl City Thunder will take on Mid Atlantic Champion, Mifflin County who defeated Midwest Regional Champion, West Fargo 7-6 in the semifinals to advance to the championship title game against the Thunder.
Kalena Sauer got the start for the unbeaten Thunder, while Satchell Norman got the start for Sarasota.
First pitch for the Pearl City Thunder vs. Mifflin County, 2016 Babe Ruth 13 year Old World Series Championship is set for Thursday, August 17 at 6:00pm (Central Time Zone, 1:00pm HST).
GO PEARL CITY THUNDER!