Evergreen Park 14U All Stars Face Columbus, Tx., In Little League Softball World Series

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Bring on the prom jewels, because the Evergreen Park 14U All Stars advanced to the World Series championship game after beating Puerto Rico in Friday's semi-final, 15-12, in Kirkland, Wash.

Evergreen Park will face the 5-1 Southwest Regional champs from Columbus, Tx. The game starts at 3 p.m. CT, Saturday, Aug. 2.

Mackenzie Norbut had herself a day, smacking a three-run homer and stopping a potential Puerto Rico rally, reaching over the left field fence and catching a foul ball fly, ending the inning and leavig two baserunners.

The EP 14U roster includes Molly Goyoke, Layne Schillo, Addison Mrskos, Sam Johnson, Ava Krueger, Liv Hovanec, Makenna Juarez, Mackenzie Norbut, Molly Racz and Ceci Chavez. The team is managed by Adam Goyke and his assistant coaches, Bill Hovanex and Megan Schillo.

Game recap

Courtesy of Little League World Series

115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, is taking reservations for Saturday’s championship game in its sports bar that has multiple screens. Call 708-388-8881 to make a reservation.

Porter Cullens, 3541 W. 99th St., Evergreen Park, has also been running the games all week. Reserve or join the wait list online, or call the pub at 708-907-5558

And, Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854, 9701 S. Kedzie Ave., has also been running the games. Give the post a call at 708-428-9513.

Other bars and restaurants in the Evergreen Park area will also have the game on, including Uncle Bud’s, 9700 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn.

The Little League Junior Softball World Series Champion game will be streamed on ESPN+, accessible through most streaming platforms (Hulu, Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, etc.) or through your cable provider. (I got it through Hulu Live via Verizon 5G). You can also peruse plans on EPSN+ or sign up for a free trial on Amazon Prime Video. (Don’t forget to cancel it).

The ESPN+ app is also available on Apple or for your Android phone via Google Play. Or, keep up with the EP 14U All Stars’ progress on EPSN Live Box Score.