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In Softball And Baseball, Girls Get More Visibility In Little League World Series
When it comes to girls, "whether she chooses to play softball or baseball, we want her to have those choices," Little League CEO says.

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When it comes to girls, "whether she chooses to play softball or baseball, we want her to have those choices," Little League CEO says.

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No. 1 Texas had three players on the team, and No. 3 Ohio State, No. 4 Clemson, No. 6 Notre Dame, No. 8 Alabama and Pittsburgh each had two.
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The Dodgers drew six walks over the first two innings against Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, when they scored five runs on just one hit.
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