Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:00PM
ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — First it was the Dodgers, and now the Angels are set to honor the El Segundo Little League World Series champions.
The Angels invited the team to Tuesday night’s game in Anaheim, so they could celebrate the players’ big win.
For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to the El Segundo Little League.
The young champs will also be honored in a parade down Main Street in El Segundo, starting at noon on Sunday. The public is invited to attend.
Fans can also purchase tickets to the player recognition ceremony scheduled to be held at Stevenson Field on the same day.
Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer and the California team defeated Curacao 6-5 in the Little League World Series championship on August 27, despite giving up a four-run lead.
“It’s an amazing feeling that maybe five or less people will experience in their life,” said Louis, who finished the tournament with five homers, the most of any player. “I feel good. It’s hard to beat this feeling. I don’t know what makes me happy.”
This is the first trip to the final for the team from El Segundo. California’s eight titles are the most of any US state.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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