LLWS 2026 Game 32 Recap: Great Lakes 11, Southeast 2
Ohio routed Alabama 11-2 in an elimination bracket showdown, scoring four runs in the first inning and never trailing. Bryson Williams led the offensive explosion, going 3-for-4 at the plate while also striking out four over four innings on the mound. Both teams entered the game 3-1, fighting to stay alive in the tournament.
Ohio’s win came in part because Alabama’s two-way star Kinley Rasmus was unavailable to pitch, resting under Little League’s mandatory pitch-count rules after throwing 54 pitches on Monday. Ohio advances to face Nevada for a spot in the U.S. championship game. Alabama’s tournament run ends after the lopsided loss.
Ohio Sets the Tone With a Four-Run First
Ohio scored four runs in the top of the first inning, including a pair of bases-loaded walks that set the tone early. Alabama answered with one run in the bottom half to trim the deficit. Ohio pulled away again in the third inning, extending the lead to 7-1 on RBI singles from Bob Frazier and Finn Dykes before Alabama scored once more to make it 7-2.
A complete team performance: Ohio finished with eight walks and 12 hits as a team, adding four insurance runs in the final inning to remove any doubt. Jack McAdams, Bob Frazier, and Finn Dykes each drove in two runs, spreading the offensive damage across the lineup.
Bryson Williams Shines at the Plate and on the Mound
Williams went 3-for-4 at the plate and scored a run to help power Ohio’s offense. He also took the mound for four innings, striking out four while allowing just one earned run. His two-way effort mirrored the kind of performance Ohio has leaned on throughout its deep tournament run.
Alabama’s missing weapon: Kinley Rasmus, who set the LLWS record for most hits in a single tournament by a girl and tied the career strikeout record earlier in the week, was not eligible to pitch after throwing 54 pitches in Monday’s win. Ohio took full advantage of her absence from the mound.
How the Game Unfolded, Inning by Inning
| Inning | Key Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ohio scores four runs, including two bases-loaded walks. Alabama answers with one run in the bottom half. | GL 4, SE 1 |
| 3rd | Bob Frazier and Finn Dykes drive in runs with RBI singles, extending Ohio’s lead. Alabama scores once more to stay within range. | GL 7, SE 2 |
| Final Inning | Ohio adds four insurance runs to put the result out of reach. | Final: GL 11, SE 2 |
Game 32 Box Score
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes, Ohio | 11 | 12 | TBD |
| Southeast, Alabama | 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Pitcher | Team | IP | ER | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Williams | Great Lakes | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Key Hit | Player | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-for-4 | Bryson Williams | Great Lakes | Led Ohio’s offense while also pitching four innings |
| RBI Single | Bob Frazier | Great Lakes | Extended the lead to 7-1 in the 3rd inning |
| RBI Single | Finn Dykes | Great Lakes | Part of the same 3rd-inning rally |
Next Games for Great Lakes and Southeast
Ohio’s path forward: Hamilton West Side Little League continues its deep tournament run and now faces Nevada, which routed Iowa 14-0, for a spot in the U.S. championship game. Alabama’s historic run, powered by Kinley Rasmus’s record-setting performances, comes to a close after the lopsided loss.
Conclusion
Ohio routed Alabama 11-2 in Game 32 of the 2026 LLWS, scoring four runs in the first inning and never trailing. Bryson Williams starred on both sides of the ball, going 3-for-4 at the plate and striking out four on the mound. Ohio’s offense finished with 12 hits and eight walks as a team.
Ohio advances to face Nevada with a spot in the U.S. championship game on the line. Alabama’s tournament run, defined by Kinley Rasmus’s record-setting week, comes to a close after her mandatory rest opened the door for Ohio’s offense. Both teams had entered the game 3-1, fighting to extend their tournament runs.
