CR Newtown To Face New England In Little League World Series Action

WILLIAMSPORT, PA — After a heartbreaking loss to the Southwest Region on Thursday, the Council Rock Newtown U12 Little League team returns to action tonight against the New England Region in World Series action in Williamsport.

The team, coached by Brad Hamilton, Kyle Neeld and Doug Peiffer, will be fighting for a chance to stay alive in their World Series run. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 with local watch parties at the Green Parrot, Iron Hill Brewery and the Clubhouse.

After a day off from play, the team will be shaking off Thursday's night loss to Boerne, Texas, which saw the Southwest Region champions scoring three home runs and a Grand Slam in its 9-0 win over the local boys.

Tonight, CR Newtown will be returning to the field in Williamsport for another shot while shaking off the memories of Thursday's game and remembering what got them to Williamsport in the first place - excellent offense, great defense, good pitching, fielding, batting, coaching, and teamwork.

"No matter what happens, you guys are just awesome. I love you forever," Coach Hamilton told the boys prior to Thursday night's game.

The Mid-Atlantic Region's Tyler Neeld fields a ball at first base as a Southwest Region player attempts to beat the ball. (Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

CR Newtown's Tyler Neeld tags the Texas player at first as the ump prepares to make his call. (Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

CR Newtown's Tyler Neeld and the Texas player await the call from the ump. (Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

The Mid-Atlantic Region (CR Newtown) in action against the Southwest Region. (Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

Council Rock Newtown's Saverio Longo takes a base during a game between the Mid-Atlantic and the Southwest Regions. (Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)