WATCH: Little Leaguer’s starstruck reaction to Felix Bautista’s splitter
Reaction of a Little Leaguer to Felix Bautista's splitter
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Sunday night to win the fifth annual Little League Classic in Major League Baseball. Williamsport, Pennsylvania. As the game is played at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, which seats just under 2,500 spectators, the event gives young athletes competing in the Little League World Series the chance to attend a Major League game in a close-knit environment.
A Little Leaguer who got a close-up look at how outstanding Orioles closer Félix Bautista’s splitter is on a strikeout of Boston’s Rafael Devers in the ninth inning definitely did not take this opportunity for granted and was starstruck. His reaction, filled with awe was something worthy of a watch.
Some fun time for the Little Leaguers
Many people who felt the same way about Bautista’s splitter, against which opponents are hitting just.075 on the season, according to Baseball Savant, shared his fantastic response to the pitch on Twitter. Players from both teams took the time to hang out with the Little Leaguers before the game, which is why great moments like these frequently occur at the Little League Classic.
During the game, Rougned Odor of the Orioles’ second base team had some fun with the youngsters by challenging them to a game of rock, paper, and scissors in the midst of a pitching change.
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Leslie Savio Baptist
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