Boerne, Texas – The Boerne Little League squad saw its Little League World Series hopes end on Monday when Hamilton, Ohio, the Great Lakes regional champions, beat the Texas team 6-1 in the second round of the tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Pitching shines for Hamilton
Hamilton’s starter, Bob Frazier, delivered a dominant performance, throwing 4 2/3 innings of shutout baseball. He allowed just three hits, issued three walks and struck out four Boerne hitters, keeping the Texas lineup off the scoreboard.
Boerne’s own starter, Merritt Cude, gave up the first three runs and struggled early, hitting three Great Lakes batters in the third inning. He settled down later, holding Hamilton scoreless in his final inning of work.
Key offensive moments
Hamilton’s scoring began with an RBI single by cleanup hitter Josiah Infante in the first inning. A single by Zach Hilton a frame later added two more runs, giving the Great Lakes team a comfortable lead.
Boerne managed to load the bases in the third inning but could not convert the opportunity into runs. The team finally got on the board in the sixth when Carson Patrick’s infield single drove in Cude, but the run came too late to change the outcome.
Next steps in the tournament
With the victory, Hamilton advances to face Bayonne, New Jersey, the Metro region champions, in a Tuesday night game at 6 p.m. The matchup will be televised on ESPN.
Boerne’s brief appearance at the World Series highlighted the dedication of the town’s young athletes and their families, who traveled from Texas to compete on the national stage. While the loss was disappointing, the experience underscores the community’s commitment to youth sports and the values of teamwork and perseverance.
Community response
Local parents and supporters gathered at the Boerne community center to watch the game live, cheering the team despite the outcome. Coach statements emphasized the importance of learning from high‑level competition and returning stronger for the next season.
The Boerne Little League program continues to develop talent and aims to qualify for future World Series appearances, building on the lessons learned in Williamsport.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
