Victoria Ruelas: A Pioneer Who Changed Little League
Victoria Ruelas reflects on her historic role in the 1989 Little League World Series, the obstacles she faced, and her ongoing mission to open doors for future generations of female players.
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Victoria Ruelas reflects on her historic role in the 1989 Little League World Series, the obstacles she faced, and her ongoing mission to open doors for future generations of female players.

At just 12, Carsynn Meyer is one win away from the Little League World Series championship. Competing alongside teammate Kinley Rasmus, she follows in the footsteps of trailblazers like Sayaka Tsushima, while inspiring a new generation of girls to take the field.

A rising star from Nevada is making history in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as one of only two girls competing in the Little League World Series, with a shot at a championship and a legacy that could inspire future generations.

Kinley Rasmus, a 13‑year‑old from Alabama, has set new records with 14 strikeouts and the tournament’s first extra‑base hit, driving her team toward the U.S. Championship.

Tacoma’s Soundview Little League team concluded its Little League World Series run with a 4‑2 defeat to the Southeast Region’s Phenix City squad, ending a 2‑2 tournament record and setting the stage for a future showdown.

Kinley Rasmus, a 12-year-old pitcher from Phenix City, Alabama, is making headlines at the Little League Baseball World Series with record‑breaking performances and a family legacy that spans Major League Baseball.

Twelve‑year‑old Kinley Rasmus from Alabama and Carsynn Meyer from Nevada step onto the same World Series field, joining a lineage of female pioneers and highlighting the Girls with Game initiative’s mission to expand opportunities for girls in baseball.
Kinley Rasmus, daughter of former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus and niece of Colby Rasmus and Jeff Mathis, becomes one of the standout players in the 2026 Little League World Series, delivering record‑breaking strikeouts and historic offensive moments for Alabama.
Kinley Rasmus, the 25th girl to play in the Little League World Series, draws her skill from a family steeped in baseball and softball, while her hometown of Phenix City prepares to face West Chester, Pennsylvania, in a historic matchup.
Kinley Rasmus dazzled in her Little League World Series opener, striking out eight batters and throwing a one‑hit game, while her team prepares for a pivotal matchup against Pennsylvania.
Twelve‑year‑old Kinley Rasmus struck out eight batters and tossed a complete‑game shutout, securing Alabama’s spot in the 2026 Little League World Series and etching her name into tournament history.

A multi‑generational baseball lineage rooted in Phenix City, Alabama, blends professional playing, coaching excellence and emerging talent, culminating in recent state titles and a Little League World Series appearance.

A look at Kinley Rasmus’s standout performances, her family’s baseball roots, and the ‘Fear the Bow’ mantra driving her team.
Alabama’s Phenix City Little League squad, featuring standout players Kinley Rasmus, Lorenzo Quintero and Easton Allen, fights back against California’s Sweetwater Valley in the 2026 Little League World Series elimination game, aiming to end a 27‑year drought.
Twelve‑year‑old Kinley Rasmus, celebrated for an eight‑strikeout shutout at the Little League World Series, prepares to lead Alabama’s Central‑Phenix City team in a high‑stakes regional match, carrying the weight of a baseball‑rich family legacy.
Mo'Ne Davis, the historic Little League pitcher, has re‑emerged in professional baseball after ten years, playing center field for the Los Angeles Queens and mentoring the next wave of female athletes.

Alabama’s Phenix City and Washington’s Soundview Little League prepare to meet in the 2026 Little League World Series, showcasing historic runs and key performances.
Twelve‑year‑old Kinley Rasmus, daughter of former major league pitcher Cory Rasmus and niece of ex‑MLB outfielder Colby Rasmus, powered Alabama to a shutout victory in the Southeast Region championship, setting the stage for her appearance at Lamade Stadium.