Sioux Falls, South Dakota, August 21, 2025
News Summary
The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team faced a tough defeat against Irmo, South Carolina, with a final score of 7-6 in the World Series. Despite a strong performance from pitcher Connor Felderman and a promising start, Sioux Falls was unable to hold onto their lead, culminating in a dramatic seventh inning where South Carolina scored six runs to claim victory. Sioux Falls demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament, reaching the final four teams and showcasing their talent against tough competition.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team experienced a heartbreaking loss in the World Series against Irmo, South Carolina, with a final score of 7-6. The game concluded dramatically, with South Carolina scoring six runs in the seventh inning to achieve a walk-off victory, marking the end of Sioux Falls’ tournament run.
Sioux Falls had an impressive tournament, reaching the final four teams in the competition. In this critical matchup, Connor Felderman served as the starting pitcher, showcasing stellar performance over 4.1 innings. Felderman did not allow any runs and only permitted two hits while striking out six batters. Despite his solid outing, Sioux Falls encountered difficulty in the final inning.
The game began favorably for Sioux Falls. In the second inning, Bohde Larson contributed to the scoring by hitting a sacrifice fly that brought a runner home with the bases loaded, giving Sioux Falls a 1-0 lead. However, Felderman ran out of pitches in the fifth inning, leading to Landon Vavruska taking over on the mound. South Carolina threatened to take control in the fifth inning by loading the bases, but a fly out preserved Sioux Falls’ lead.
In the sixth inning, Sioux Falls had a quick one, two, three inning, putting them just three outs away from winning the match. However, the tide turned in the seventh inning when South Carolina managed to tie the game with an RBI walk, loading the bases again in the process.
In an unexpected turn, Sioux Falls exploded in the seventh inning, scoring five runs from five hits to take a commanding 6-1 lead. Yet, as fate would have it, multiple walks and hits allowed South Carolina to capitalize and score six runs of their own, resulting in their victory.
Sioux Falls had previously shown their mettle earlier in the tournament, notably defeating Bonney Lake, Washington, 9-0 in an earlier round. Maxen Snoozy was the standout pitcher in that match, throwing for 5.1 innings, allowing no runs, only three hits, and striking out fourteen batters. Sioux Falls also displayed resilience in an earlier game against Connecticut, where they gained a brief 1-0 lead before ultimately losing 13-1, succumbing to a ten-run sixth inning by Connecticut.
With the loss to Irmo, Sioux Falls concluded their impressive performance in Williamsport at the Little League World Series, earning recognition as a formidable contender throughout the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game between Sioux Falls and Irmo, South Carolina?
The final score was 7-6 in favor of Irmo, South Carolina.
How did Sioux Falls perform in the Little League World Series?
Sioux Falls finished the tournament as one of the final four teams, showcasing strong performances in various matches.
Who was the standout pitcher for Sioux Falls in their previous game against Bonney Lake, Washington?
Maxen Snoozy was the standout pitcher, throwing 5.1 innings without allowing any runs and striking out fourteen batters.
Game Highlights
| Team | Inning | Runs Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 2nd | 1 |
| Sioux Falls | 7th | 5 |
| Irmo, SC | 7th | 6 |
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Additional Resources
- KELOLAND: Sioux Falls Rolls with Win at Little League World Series
- Argus Leader: Sioux Falls Team Faces Connecticut in Little League World Series
- Dakota News Now: Sioux Falls Little League Soaking in MLB Little League Classic
- KELOLAND: How to Watch Sioux Falls in Little League World Series
- CT Insider: Fairfield, CT – LLWS Sioux Falls, SD Score
- Wikipedia: Little League World Series
- Google Search: Little League World Series
- Google Scholar: Little League baseball
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Little League World Series
- Google News: Sioux Falls Little League
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