Tennessee vs California | LLWS Elimination Game | 2023 LLWS Highlights

Tennessee and California played an elimination game in the 2023 Little League World Series. The winner would advance to play Washington in another elimination game that would determine who faces Texas in the United States Championship Game on Saturday.
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[@chrisdonahue]

That falling down trick was genius 😂

[@ephesus]

The kid was out at home though lol

[@howard8738]

😊

[@daltonbrowne7980]

We practiced this in high school when we got into the state tournament in case we had a good situation for it. My fall looked the realest, but I was also the slowest runner and no one would have believed I would be pinch running for anyone haha

[@leafscollector3438]

​@@ephesusdude what lmfaoo how was he out

[@joeheid2776]

Astute observation by the announcer. It was definitely a planned fall.

[@edwardwilliams8238]

Always amazed at the level of play. You had a good run Tennessee, congratulations California.✌️❤️⚾

[@zeusdeuce7438]

Really impressed by both these team. Lapie and Mcauley are the real deal, along with a few others.

[@KirkoChainz12]

Brody Brooks is better than Mcauleu it’s not really that close either

[@geminination74]

Congratulations California ... Amazing game ... ⚾️💯⚾️ Tennessee boys played their hearts out and are a great team ... 💯

[@mikefoley5792]

The size difference at first seemed overwhelming to me. Then TN came back and hung in there. Great effort.

[@jakefavazza1239]

This was a pretty good team from Tennessee this year. Probably one of the best defensive teams in the tournament but has consistent issues with getting the bats going

[@meller5239]

Agreed. In their defense, hitting 70+ mph pitching from 46 ft is not easy. There aren't many kids that can do it. Pitching and elite defense got them a LONG way.

[@joeheid2776]

We'll miss ya Stella and the Fellas. Memorable team. And congrats Wheels!!! That was a fast jump to 441K!!!

[@funkybit6857]

@@russellupsumgrub9633 not really. obscurity is where haters like you live. this team will be remembered for much longer than you ever will, and they are only 12 yrs old lol

[@ImPacosTacos]

@@funkybit6857from America they are all privileged rich kids.... they are nobodies and will never be good :)

[@funkybit6857]

@@russellupsumgrub9633 you think ur cool because you can talk crap about 12 yr olds? actually they inspired many people in the Nashville region and will be remembered by many. Much more recognition and achievement than you will probably have in your entire life Mr keyboard warrior. You wont touch what these kids did, not even for 1 second in ur miserable life.

[@supergio4551]

Man, that was a great game. Was happy earlier today when Mexico moved on. But I loved Tennessee a lot more. So sad to see them go.

[@MarjorielynnGoad]

I can’t believe what that mother said mother said about halfway through the highlights. What a braggart. “We have a 3 car garage with no cars ….and then something about the nets and that’s where he learned all this”. Well good for you honey that you have a 3 car garage and money to turn it into a practice facility. Do you think you’re the only one doing that? And what about other players who practice in less than stellar facilities, because they can’t afford them and are still better than YOUR son. What you said was unbelievably rude and self-serving , very poor sportsmanship. Believe me, your money will not get him into the show. Good luck

[@jeremyg8286]

Yeah it’s tough when it looked like California had 3 16 year olds on the team lol

[@michaelwalsh8339]

Tennessee has one of the best defenses i seen in years

[@sgtelias2258]

Except the RF player didn't get the correct angle on that triple hit down the line and then overthrew the cutoff.. cost them at least 1 run or maybe 2

[@JohnSmith-ti9uq]

The Lappe kid is fun to watch bat. He has crazy power on all contact

[@jonathonreedg]

I mean to be fair, the kid looks like 6'4 lmao. He should hit it out everytime he makes contact lol

[@Wyattl.]

​@@jonathonreedgi thought he was 6'0

[@evanmnbishop]

The emotions in this game were insane! What an absolutely incredible game. Great pitching, hitting, defense. Geesh

[@InsanityDeep]

that top of the lineup for california is so good, gotta give credit where credit is due

[@brianellis7291]

What an exciting game! This has been a great LLWS year in my opinion!!

[@kentontownsend7587]

They should do an all star game from all the players that stand out In Williamsport each year an play an exhibition game usa vs. international that would be great to watch also

[@TomatoServal]

Tennessee’s #5 was a real champ. Got nailed in the wrist when batting and made MULTIPLE clutch field plays. Well played :)

[@TrevDickinns]

What a great game hold your heads up everyone 😮😮 that's baseball at it's finest. I'm so happy to see the future of the game that was amazing great job everyone ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@seriesMobile369]

両軍ともスタンドから応援してくれるパパママや兄弟達も一人の選手みたいにホームを踏んだ時の喜び方が家族の絆を見ることができてとでも素敵です💓日本人から👍。

[@arnulfovazquez1831]

That trick play was great, but that kid was out at home @11:07, his leg went up above home and was tagged before.

[@supergio4551]

Just realized that Nolensville used this same trick last year in their elimination game against Texas. The runner fell down between 1st and 2nd. The runner on 3rd scored to make it 7-1 Tennessee as the other runner was in a rundown.

[@CaMason-r9l]

love the passion

[@tacogang5083]

I used to use the fall down trick to steal 3rd. Timing is everything....

[@trent624]

Best game of the series I’ve seen

[@michellegallegos8662]

Great job boys!!! one word "Clutch"!!!!

[@Elijah_rips12]

THE GAME MVP TY MCKENZIE I DON'T CARE IF THEY LOST THAT KID CAN RAKE! THANK YOU WHEELS!!

[@danielfranklin7179]

He was playing with his arm broken. Didn't realize it till he went to the hospital later last night.

[@Elijah_rips12]

@@danielfranklin7179 dang he's a fighter!!

[@Elijah_rips12]

@@danielfranklin7179 he's gonna be the 2B for Vanderbilt along side SS nash Carter!

[@DelbertStinkfester]

WOW!!!...What a great game. That was fun to watch

[@ohnohedidnt4444]

You can never let the other teams best player beat you! Simple concept but coaches seem to not do it. Should of walked Lappy in 5th..

[@meller5239]

You're 100% correct. The kid is so big and strong that a fly ball off his hands is a HR. The kid is bigger than his coaches. LOL.

[@ohnohedidnt4444]

@@meller5239 or at least not throw him any pitch that is hittable! One or the other..

[@steverenom.299]

It was a no brainer. Coaching and umpiring has been horrible in this LLWS.

[@lukie302]

LOL THE UMP AT 3:00 WITH THE CANDY

[@pokemurrs]

Phenomenal game, well played by both teams!

[@OldSaltyBear]

Another great LLS game!

[@brianellis7291]

Thank you Wheels

[@michaelwalsh8339]

WHAT A GAME!!!

[@jaysonaponte465]

Yooo this 2b for Tennessee is filthy

[@BenD88343]

To the parents of the California pitcher : tell your kid that If he put his hat on correctly it wouldn't fall off after every pitch and be a massive distraction.

[@TeslaDystopia]

Man Ty Mckenzie is a baller to make the plays he did at second when you can see he can't even grip the ball. Mentality like that will take a ballplayer far.

[@CoheedMKDS]

Um, did I miss a review on the fake fall down/score at home play? Watching the replay here and runner's lead foot looks WAY up in the air as the catcher applies the tag. Bang bang play!

[@gradysirowich1475]

That was a nice game

[@7sosavage434]

What a game

[@matthewhoribe6585]

Beautiful play by McKenzie. My bad 4 great plays by TY. The last one he still made a great play but couldn't get the runner out

[@davidhaas6258]

Great game, but I sure get sick of watching that one kid pick up his hat after every pitch.

[@craighutto9282]

I haven't seen so many 6 foot 12 year olds (CA) since last year's champion (HI).

[@BSU55]

You hate Blue States so much, you imply your intentional lies, to 12 year olds ?! Your mom must be so proud of you.

[@rseg2707]

Great game

[@kelvinreins6290]

Can't believe the size difference...I wrote my comment below in the first few minutes of the vid. Not surprised how it turned out.

[@BSU55]

Shaquille O'Neil and Peter Dinklage are the same species and gender. Do you really not believe the size difference ?

[@Shamgod2626]

Shout out Mackenzie, kid made play after play

[@gatornationforlife2001]

Great game… as a Tennesseean wasn’t sure how they could compete with the size of California but they hung in there great. I don’t normally complain about this a whole lot but that ump was a**. Made horrible calls against both teams Breaking balls, sliders, fastballs, no matter the pitch he was missing pretty obvious strikes for both teams. Hope he doesn’t do another game

[@triipn]

The home umpires in just about all the games I've seen don't seem to know the strike zone. They need to be better.

[@kentbyers1822]

Great game , there are some tall 12 year old kids on that Californian team , anyway everyone played good , very exciting game .

[@swiftmich5149]

I think it’s funny how nobody is questioning these California kid’s ages. They look way older than 12.

[@thekingelp3551]

because their 12, it would be insanely hard for a u.s. team to fake ages this day in age

[@BSU55]

Your Extreme Hate for other Americans is showing. Is it just children from Blue States, that you make your Lying false accusations against ?

[@kingatgota6428]

its gonna be cali vs taiwan, taiwan win with the insane pitcher

[@EatinGoodOsrs]

I agree.

[@TheRealGioRuiz]

They just lost to Texas…

[@TheRealGioRuiz]

So why wouldn’t it be Texas vs taiwan

[@kingatgota6428]

@@TheRealGioRuiz California is better than texas IMO the game they had was a fluke now that they know all he does is pitch high and inside, the coach should tell them to take until the right pitch comes

[@TheRealGioRuiz]

@@kingatgota6428 I get what your saying but their ace jablonski has been pitching like that and nobody has been able to stop him and I don’t see that changing.

[@chrisretro6952]

Shoutout to Stella she could be a beast in softball but she decided on the baseball.

[@brohanfromrohan5771]

I'm sure she'll play baseball in HS and college if she goes. Once the boys catch up in size, become bigger, stronger, faster, she won't be able to compete. I don't mean that to be hateful. It's just the way it is. Remember Mo'ne Davis?

[@ImPacosTacos]

Shoutouts to Jim, for playing in the little league softball championships and winning it all for the girls as a guy...... loser

[@ImPacosTacos]

@@brohanfromrohan5771 just say it, WOMEN cant COMPETE WITH MEN. Science isnt offensive, just you poor wittle babies who get offended by a simple flippin fact, this girl will never be a baseball player. PEriod.

[@deseansmith3391]

I love how they put the N for there Nashville team logo instead of southeast credit to them being there 3 years in a town lol

[@deseansmith3391]

He wasn’t safe btw but it’s ok can’t wait to go Sunday:)

[@quigonkenny]

N for Nashville or N for Nolensville?

[@deseansmith3391]

@@quigonkenny oh yeah probably for nolensville, still

[@patricknogacz6091]

you can tell the quality of nutrition from state to state based on these games. CA guys were much taller and more athletic.

[@chessbrahh2068]

no amount of nutrition will make a 12 year old look like that. more like california went out and recruited all the 1 in a million giants

[@FranklinBurrus]

The fact it took 10 minutes for the announcers to get the wallet reference is hilarious 😂

[@GeoPerry-gk8nq]

I left my wallet in El Segundo

[@cletusvandamme1]

I gots ta get it...

[@anibalchavez3319]

Me too. Let’s Go!! GOONIES

[@billyc5862]

California's team is gigantic 🤣 you sure these kids are 12? lol

[@bradbaker8751]

That “trick play”, kid was out at the plate. Not sure how the umpire didn’t see the runner’s foot going over the plate. I said he was out on the original play and at game speed. Had to give them a gift, which they didn’t cash in on 😂😂

[@bradbaker8751]

And why wasn’t that play reviewed??

[@aaronaguilar9172]

@@bradbaker8751because california didn’t ask to review it

[@chrisdonahue]

If anyone has older than 12 year olds it’s definitely California 😂

[@moultclipz]

Bro I’ve seen plenty of kids that are 12 and that size it’s not that uncommon

[@STUNNAFRS]

They still have kid faces, you’re trippen, chinese taipei’s pitcher is definitely overaged

[@AdderTude]

Nah, it's most likely Chen-Jun from Taiwan's team.

[@Efilnikufesin76]

@@AdderTude In the mid 80's a kid on my team was already 6' at 11. His father was 6'7'. Still had that baby face though and lanky body. I don't want to disparage Taiwan, but that kid looks like he might have a kid, plus leg muscles that looks like a lot of pros. Then again, I went to high school with guys who could buy beer at 16-17 because they looked 30+ at that age.

[@LaRoyDaniels]

And there always big and goofy asf😂😭 run throw swing celebrations everything

[@cpa314]

Half the california team looks 15😂

[@BSU55]

California bad. Texas good. We both know your Hate for other Americans, is completely out of control. Seek help !!

[@markanderson7833]

Hate the "everyone gets to bat" thing.

[@cesargalindo3319]

My respects to tenesse

[@aeallen72]

No way Mr. California is not Like 15.

[@thekingelp3551]

he’s not

[@RickMaloch]

I wonder if Mom and Dad sped up puberty. Wouldn't seem out of the question with this 'World Stage' spotlight in his future for the past year.

[@thekingelp3551]

@@RickMalochbro people will find anyway to discredit a kid

[@RickMaloch]

@@thekingelp3551 Just so happens a good friend of ours did that with his kid. Just sayin'.

[@thekingelp3551]

@@RickMaloch ok…

[@JamalBigMoneky]

Lfg lappe les goo california

[@zeusdeuce7438]

2:40 who is the guy they were interviewing? Said he played so I was curious

[@jebt7]

Father of Tennessee 2nd basemen

[@avlifeguard92]

Ty McKenzie (Senior, his kid has the same name, the 3rd baseman and then 2nd)

[@wishiwassleeping8382]

California was the better team but Tennessee was more fun and had more heart

[@supergio4551]

Facts

[@chrisreltherford2733]

#5 will be a professional

[@barronapples5872]

What team?

[@thisisforonecomment]

@@barronapples58722nd baseman Tennessee

[@thisisforonecomment]

@@barronapples5872they interview his dad

[@cav1278]

Tn

[@kylefrey9280]

I hope you people realize they learned that trick play from Goodlettsville LL which has beat them in the past with this play .Coach JOE KEEF's - ol' Goodlettsville 1st and 3rd act of fall down

[@kelvinreins6290]

The need to check the birth certificates for the California team! Most are a head taller than Tennessee.

[@jumpman23823]

Texas and Washington had best defense it went all the way to 9 th innin

[@larryklos5081]

All those California kids look so big. How did so many happen to be playing in the same area to be on one team.

[@TonioH5114]

Since when was it ever cool to have 12 year olds throw 80% curveballs? Lol tommy John 3x before 18

[@deweydecimal1446]

I want to see the birth certificate of the California Boys.

[@patricknogacz6091]

it's the food.

[@JJA1987]

Definitely falsified documents

[@thekingelp3551]

they already check those

[@BSU55]

Tennessee lying intentionally about a California player missing home plate, is Tennessee sportsmanship ?!

[@garm0nb0z1a]

It's always nice to see some good ol' boys fall to a California team. That's gotta burn.

[@meme8315]

Two 3 and 2 counts for west pitcher right down middle of plate and called balls

[@asphaltphilosophy]

4:37 Thats not a strike? 😊

[@MGFATCAT]

Like If Asia-Pacific is taking the chip!

[@iR0NmAnKiD]

Texas!

[@PCW_Wiffleball]

Washington all day

[@TheRealGioRuiz]

@@PCW_Wiffleball😂 couldn’t even get a hit off Texas and they didn’t even pitch their ace

[@PCW_Wiffleball]

@@TheRealGioRuiz Texas couldn’t get a hit off them either and they didn’t pitch their ace. WA just had a rough day at the plate, but they took the game to 9 innings

[@TheRealGioRuiz]

@@PCW_Wiffleball Texas had a rough day too but when they have their ace jablonski in their unbeatable they held a VERY GOOD cali team to 1

[@dannyyang9289]

Wow, many tall players…

[@evaniacovone2969]

4:35 how was that not a strike 😭

[@Richardguitarman]

Why did the Tennessee coach not walk the kid that hit the home run ? The coach lost that game NOT THE TEAM !

[@jimday9720]

Glad to see tennessee team lose just because I got tired of ESPN constantly talking about the girl. She is a good ball player but holy crap there are other kids on the team

[@Sadlerucla777]

UMPS Vs California

[@PacMan_2100]

All these teams are good, but all roads lead to Chinese Taipei, they look unstoppable

[@zhaneranger]

Tennessee has a girl on their team? Girls are allowed now? That’s pretty awesome

[@h3nryz18]

rip nolensville

[@jahnrasta]

Is a little league World Series field the same size as an adult college female softball field?

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

Same 60ft basepaths. Pitching distance and outfield dimensions are similar but very slightly different. And no mound, of course.

[@bobbymoss6160]

Justice served? WTF is wrong with the announcer? 😅

[@daveyn2730]

If #13 cut his hair or got a bigger hat he wouldn’t have to worry about it.

[@BSU55]

And he would not be remembered.

[@808sportspicks2]

That was shady by Tennessee to try and pretend like Lappe didn't touch home plate. The coach told the catcher to tell the Umpire that Lappe didnt touch home plate, when he did, so that they could steal a run from California.

[@jumpman23823]

I said same thing that tells me a lot about how there league .. Tennessee coach is on the board of there league they was reaching for any excuse not lose ....it ok even Tennessee won they don't have deep pitching or hitting like Washington and Texas

[@shawntapp3456]

Up to them to make call? What shady about it..

[@BSU55]

​@@shawntapp3456 Just like you little league baseball coaches arguing a call, that was made correctly, early in the game, to work the umpire for a close call, late in the game. It is NOT sportsmanship !

[@RaccoonSwanks]

Tennessee never really plays any real competition til Williamsport so makes sense they weren’t truly prepared for California, nice try on their part tho.

[@brianmeen2158]

They play the best in Their region though to get to Williamsport

[@RaccoonSwanks]

@@brianmeen2158 i mean when half of the southeast only has like 2-3 teams that compete for being the best in their state, that pool is usually rather underwhelming

[@vikrambush9352]

@@RaccoonSwanksliterally almost won bro

[@Efilnikufesin76]

@@vikrambush9352 They played a great game. Kudos to those kids. Congrats on making it so far into the tournament. Hold your heads up high, you did great!

[@RaccoonSwanks]

@@vikrambush9352 that’s why i said “nice try on their part” nothing against em, just they ain’t used to competitive matchups with the southeast cupcake tournament when Lake Mary is the only real competitor and they still got stomped by Nolensville

[@PSCA1988]

California Rules!!!!!

[@charlesbronson2926]

good thing califonia won, cause that was such an obvious play at home

[@jebt7]

Agreed

[@flynnstapleton7633]

California vs Taiwan in the finals

[@JJA1987]

👎 Predictable

[@wryZcrazy]

West usually is the best

[@anibalchavez3319]

Tijuana vs El Segundo.

[@Shortzy54]

Look, I know hes 12.... but can one of the adults PLEASE staple the hat to that kids head when he pitches??!?! So obnoxious to watch it fly off and him have to pick it up every fastball..... thats the other thing, its a tell.... if the hats coming off, its probably a fastball......

[@brohanfromrohan5771]

4:35 huh?

[@kelvinreins6290]

Size matters.

[@SkinnyCow.]

12? Some of these CA kids look 16. When do they go through puberty out there, 6 ?

[@patricknogacz6091]

its the food.

[@TNatty24]

I thought the same thing.

[@JJA1987]

Falsified Documents 4 sure

[@thekingelp3551]

@@JJA1987bro lappe and kalish are 100% 12 they’ve been falsifying these kids documents since tee ball if not

[@thekingelp3551]

@@TNatty24y’all just haters

[@lukedeskins7881]

I think he was out at home on the truck first and third play. He waited too long to run home. And the tag was applied before his foot got in there

[@kawikajones9436]

apparently you didn't watch the replay

[@ephesus]

@@kawikajones9436 his left foot is off the ground, his right foot is the first foot to hit the plate

[@Zuperman07]

Cali has 3 or 4 kids that are atleast 15 yr old. Reminds me of Danny Almonte for the Bronx team that won it all. A month after it was all said and done it came out they found his real birth certificate and he was 15...

[@DC-kb9si]

That Danny Almonte team didn't win it all.

[@flynnstapleton7633]

Hawaii was way more sus last year

[@wryZcrazy]

Hawaii team last year was one of the best of all time. People mention kids are over age and nothing was found.

[@thekingelp3551]

@@flynnstapleton7633no they weren’t no team is sus lmao every year teams have big kids and every year everyone freaks out

[@esahc31]

@@thekingelp3551exactly

[@LaggyMcstutters]

Good thing California brought their 15 year olds 😂

[@patricknogacz6091]

its the food.

[@JJA1987]

Falsified Documents definitely

[@coreydempsey4660]

She? Lolololol

[@jaywilliams415]

Check some birth certificates on several Cali kids!

[@patricknogacz6091]

its the food.

[@JJA1987]

Falsified Documents

[@thekingelp3551]

lmao they check

[@thekingelp3551]

@@JJA1987hater

[@manontherails4937]

Check Tenni and everyone too

[@frr3906]

這個頻道真的有病還是不認識英文，兩隊都是外國球隊，主播從沒提過台灣，為什麼這些人會提到台灣。