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Little League live updates: Alabama leads Tennessee in Southeast Region Final

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August 11, 2026

Little League live updates: Alabama leads Tennessee in Southeast Region Final

In about a week, youth baseball fans, teams and players will descend upon Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the start of the 2026 Little League World Series.

The International bracket is almost set with just the Canada Region winner to be named.

Meanwhile, the United States bracket teams will begin qualifying this week. In all, 20 teams will eventually claim their spot in the coveted global tournament, which will occur from August 19-30 and be shown on ESPN family of networks, in addition to ABC.

USA TODAY Sports will have updates on the US Region Tournaments as they unfold this week, and you can watch the action on the ESPN networks and stream on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.

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Alabama 3, Tennessee 0

TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | = 0 | 2 | 2
AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | = 4 | 6 | 0

Easton Allen’s sacrifice fly to right field brought home the fourth run. It is now 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Alabama’s Kinsley Rasmus got a ground out to end the top of the fifth inning. Rasmus has a shutout through five innings.

The leadoff single by Williams gave Nolensville Little League some momentum. However, Rasmus got her sixth strikeout for the first out. A potential inning-ending double play turned into a fielder’s choice out at second and safe call at first base as the runner beat out the relay throw. The play was challenged by Alabama and reviewed. The call on the field stood. After that play, it was one on and two outs.

Van Horn came on in relief, faced one batter and struck out that hitter. After four innings, Alabama leads 3-0 over Tennessee.

Van Horn takes over for Frazier, who went 3 2/3IP, 5H, 3R, 3ER, 3BB, 4K.

Tennessee’s Julian Frazier day is done. He almost got out of the inning with no damage but he fielded the 87th pitch of the day and threw the ball into center field. There was miscommunication if the shortstop or second baseman was going to take the throw to second base. Now there are runners on second and third after the miscue with two outs.

Cameron took the 75th pitch from Tennessee’s Julian Frazier and sent the ball into center field. It is one on, one out now.

Now, it is strategy time for the Tennessee manager on how much longer you leave Fraizer in there. Frazier looks dialed in after striking out the first batter of the bottom of the fourth on his 70th pitch. Daily maximum is 85 pitches.

Tennessee’s Hollis Smith turns a bunt attempt into an infield single to take away a perfect game opportunity from Alabams’ Kinley Rasmus. But that’s the only blemish so far.

It was a 3.5 hour rain delay that held up the start of this game, which was originally scheduled for 3 p.m. ET

We are through three innings and Rasmus has faced nine Tennessee hitters and no one has been able to reach base yet.

TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | = 0 | 0 | 0
AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | – | – | – | = 3 | 4 | 0

Takes an elevated curve ball on a 2-1 count and launches it into center field to bring home another run. It is 3-0 Alabama now in the bottom of the third. It is his sixth RBI during the regional tournament.

Something to monitor is Frazier’s pitch count as the daily maximum is 85 pitches.

Rasmus has an impressive stat line thus far: 3IP, 0H, 0ER, 0R, 0BB, 4K.

During that historic 1999 run, the Phenix City National Little League team won the United States Championship before ultimately finishing as the world runner-up after a loss to Hirakata, Japan in the international final. Notably, that 1999 roster featured future Major League Baseball players Colby Rasmus and Cory Rasmus.

Frazier gave up a triple that was almost a home run to right field but was able to get another strikeout (two in total for the game) to defuse the threat.

Quintero hammered a breaking down down the right field line that almost left the field but it hit the wall and he turned it into a two-out triple. He gets stranded at third base. The fences are 225 feet all the way around.

Right now, the pitcher that has recorded two straight 1-2-3 innings for Phenix City Youth Baseball Little League. Phenix City is trying to get back to the Little League World Series for the first time since 1999, according to ESPN.

Alabama gets two runners in scoring position with one out. A wild pitch pushed across the first run and moved that second runner to third base. It is 1-0, Alabama. Casen Smith later walked putting runners on the corners with one out. With Cam Lee at the plate, runners take off and the runner from third beats the tag as the runner on first moved to second. 2-0, Alabama. Brooks Cameron walked putting runners on first and third again – now with two outs. Tennessee picks off Casen Smith off third to end the inning. After one full inning, 2-0, Alabama.

Alabama pitcher Julian Frazier got two strikeouts and one ground out for an easy inning.

Play is underway after a lengthy delay.

The Southeast title game is currently in a weather delay.

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Little League World Series Aug. 11 regional results

Wisconsin 3, Minnesota 2 (Midwest Region)
Pennsylvania 10, Washington D.C. (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Nevada 4, Utah 3 (Mountain Region)
3 p.m. – Tennessee at Alabama (Southeast Region Championship) – ESPN (game is delayed due to weather)
5 p.m. – Washington at Idaho (Northwest Region) – ESPN
6:20 p.m. – Kentucky at Indiana (Great Lakes Region) – ESPN
9:30 p.m. – Hawaii at S. California (West Region) – ESPN

Little League World Series schedule, bracket

Dates : Aug. 19-30
TV : ESPN | ESPN2 | ABC
Stream : ESPN+
Location : Williamsport, Pennsylvania

United States Regions

Great Lakes
Metro
Mid-Atlantic
Midwest
Mountain
New England
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
West

International Regions

Asia-Pacific
Australia
Canada
Caribbean
Curacao
Europe & Africa
Japan
Latin America
Mexico
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Midwife credited with helping two teens after neighborhood shooting

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September 8, 2026

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Midwife credited with helping two teens after neighborhood shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Nashville-area midwife is this month’s Tennessee Hero, sponsored by Ponce Law, after helping two teenage boys after they were shot in a local neighborhood.

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Abalonia Leavitt provided aid to the teens until emergency medical crews and law enforcement arrived.

Leavitt is a health care provider and midwife who stepped in during a dangerous and urgent situation.

Know of a Tennessee Hero in your community? Submit your nomination here, and share why they should be honored.

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Missing Alabama teen with diabetes found safe in Tennessee; Man arrested

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September 8, 2026

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Missing Alabama teen with diabetes found safe in Tennessee; Man arrested

SPARTA, Tenn. (WZTV) — A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Alabama was found safe inside a home in Tennessee last week, authorities say.

The White County Sheriff’s Office said its team and the FBI found the girl inside a home in Sparta on Sept. 3. Authorities said the girl is from Decatur and has Type 1 diabetes.

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Deputies said she did not have her insulin or diabetic supplies, which put her in danger. Authorities waited for a male suspect to return to the home and arrested him.

The FBI is investigating how the man brought the girl across state lines. Investigators said the case remains under investigation.

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Recruits React to Tennessee’s Week 1 Victory vs. Furman

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September 7, 2026

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Recruits React to Tennessee’s Week 1 Victory vs. Furman

Tennessee football is back, and the Vols took care of business against Furman. Players like Faizon Brandon and Justin Baker had record nights en route to helping the Vols secure a victory. Tennessee’s offense clicked all night long, even beyond Brandon and Baker, with players starting at almost every position. The defense also looked very good, even with all of the losses from last season and Arion Carter being suspended for the game. In all, it was a great way for Tennessee to start the season.

Recruits across the country took notice of how the Vols performed in week one. Some players are raving about the Vols’ performance, and three of them spoke with Vols on Si, and here is what they said.

What Recruits Had to Say about Tennessee’s Win

Westview’s Asa Barnes (5) carries the ball during the Class 3A championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Dec. 5, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Asa Barnes

Here’s what the 2027 Vols’ running back commit had to say following the win:

“Great win. I wish everybody could’ve stayed healthy, but I will say, for the most part, the offense was firing on all cylinders, and that’s what you want to see. They took care of business vs a lesser opponent, and now it’s time to recoup and get ready for next week.”

Jacez Walton

Here’s what the 2028 running back target had to say after his visit to Tennessee this weekend.

“I was really happy to see Tennessee win, and I hope to see them win for the rest of the season!”

Nassah Williams

The 2029 offensive lineman from Georgia was offered over the weekend while at the game, and here is what he had to say:

“I really enjoyed the game today. The atmosphere at Neyland was definitely one of the best parts; it was extremely loud, and you could feel the energy throughout the whole stadium. I really enjoyed being around the people and getting to experience everything firsthand. It was a great experience overall, and I’m definitely glad I got the opportunity to be there.”

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