EP 14U All Stars Win Squeaker In Slug Fest Against Italy, 16-15, How To Watch WS Games

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Fingernails were being chewed to the nub Sunday afternoon across Evergreen Park’s four quadrants and at 115 Bourbon Street, where a watch party was being held for the Evergreen Park 14U All Stars in game 1 of the Little League Softball World Series.

It was a hit fest in Kirland, Wash., where the Evergreen Park 14U All Stars made a dramatic comeback against Milano, Italy, emerging triumphant, 16-15.

“There was definitely a lot of anxiety,” EPGSL board member Jaimie Kunce told Patch.

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.

The EP 14U All Stars trailed throughout most of the game. Layne Schillo and Molly Racz led Illinois to a ridiculous comeback with three hits and five RBIs each.

Reel courtesy of Little League organization

Addison Mrskos sent the ball flying into center field in a walk off hit for EP, in the bottom of the sixth inning, sending two across the plate in walk-off hit, giving the All-Stars the game in a thriller.

Next up is Irmo, SC, from the southeast conference, at 3 p.m. CT, Monday, July 28.

The team is scheduled to play two more games after Monday within their bracket. Games are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT, Tuesday, July 29 (Washington D9 LL, Kirkland, WA); and noon, CT, Wednesday, July 30.

Courtesy of Little League Organization

The top ten teams are divided into two pools of five members each. The top four teams from each pool then advance to the quarter-finals (Pool A 1st vs. Pool B 4th, Pool B 2nd vs. Pool A 3rd, etc). The winners of each quarter-final face off in the semi-finals. The semi-final winners play for the championship. The championship games will be played Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.

Games 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.