I was sorry to see Rhode Island eliminated because I enjoyed watching their coach and their pudgy right fielder, who hit homers and line drives every time up. After their loss the coach gave a moving talk to the despondent team that reflected the best that sports, in general, and Little League, in particular, offers.

The winner of PA/NV tomorrow stands a good chance of representing the US in the championship game on Sunday. The loser plays the winner of TX/IL, and the winner of that will have to beat the PA?NV winner twice.