SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Jesus Sauceda of Matamoros, Mexico, struck out all 12 batters in the first perfect game at the Little League World Series in 29 years on Sunday.
Sauceda needed to pitch only four innings, instead of the usual six, in the 12-0 victory over Emilia, Italy. It was the fifth perfect game at the Little League World Series and the first since Chao-An Chen of Taiwan tossed one in 1979.
Sunday’s game ended after the top of the fourth inning because of Little League’s 10-run mercy rule.
Sauceda also had a big day at the plate. He went 3-for-3 with six RBIs, including a grand slam in the third.
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